Skywatchers, Shamans & Kings: Astronomy & the Archaeology of Power (Popular Science)
A preeminent writer & researcher in archaeoastronomy, Krupp has visited & photographed over 1300 ancient & prehistoric sites all over the...
Also Available in:
- Amazon
- Audible
- Barnes & Noble
- AbeBooks
- Walmart eBooks
More Details
A preeminent writer & researcher in archaeoastronomy, Krupp has visited & photographed over 1300 ancient & prehistoric sites all over the globe. He presents a fascinating survey of the astronomical beliefs & myths of ancient cultures all over the world, such as how the world was created, celestial powers that govern natural processes, & our place in the cosmos. Describes the intriguing rituals each culture developed to worship the gods of the sky & how these rituals led to the field of modern astronomy. Contains new, previously undisclosed research on sites in Egypt, China, Tibet, India, the American Southwest & other countries. Includes 150 photos, drawings & illustrations--many of which have never been seen before.
- Format:
- Pages: pages
- Publication:
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons (NY et al.)
- Edition:1
- Language:eng
- ISBN10:0471048631
- ISBN13:9780471048633
- kindle Asin:B00HZVRLR2
About Author
