Archaeoastronomy and the Island of Malta
Evidence of an astronomical considerations in temple buildings in Malta and Gozo dating from 3500-2500 BC is looked in three ways: Orientation Cross-jamb view Offset illumination In some cases, it is also attempted practical observation. The orientation of the structures and temples could be in direction of the moonrise; it could coincide with an equinox […]
The Maya Cosmos in Stone
The Cosmic Vision of the Maya In the book Archaeoastronomy and the Maya, a collection of scholarly papers reveals how astronomical observation shaped the urban design and worldview of the ancient Maya. The positioning of temples and cities was not random — it reflected a sophisticated cosmological understanding that linked human order to celestial motion. […]
