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Prehistoric
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project 
 This research project is devoted to discovering the functioning of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek astronomical calculator. It "is a geared device consisting of 30 gears in a highly complex arrangement." The site provides a FAQ about the device and astronomy, and updates about research activities, such as the 2008 discovery of a back dial "dedicated to the four-year Olympiad Cycle." http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr Topics: Astronomy, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Aug 4, 2008 Introduction to Archaeoastronomy
What do Chaco Canyon, Gotland, Stonehenge, Takamatsu Zuka Kofun, and Carnac have in common? This page defines archaeoastronomy as the "study of the astronomical practices, celestial lore, mythologies, religions and world-views of all ancient cultures" and provides an annotated set of links, organized by subject, to General, Native American/Meso-American, Megalithic, and World archaeoastronomy sites. http://www.wam.umd.edu/~tlaloc/archastro/cfaar_as.html Topics: Archaeology, Astronomy, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 5, 2000 |
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