81. Loughcrew Megalithic Cairns - Ancient Ireland An introduction the to astronomical theories surrounding these Irish Neolithic Cairns. http://www.knowth.com/loughcrew.htm

Loughcrew Megalithic Cairns Loughcrew Cairn T on Carnbane East Spring Equinox 2010 - Loughcrew Equinox illumination photos by Alan Betson. More... Clusters of Megalithic Cairns are dotted around the Slieve na Caillaigh hills at Loughcrew, the main concentrations are on Carnbane East where Cairn T is the centrepiece and Carnbane West where Cairn L is located. The illumination of the passage and chamber at the Winter solstice sunrise in Newgrange is world famous. Less well known is the Equinox illumination at sunrise in Cairn T at Loughcrew. The backstone of the chamber is illuminated by a beam of light at sunrise on the Spring and Autumnal Equinoxes. The sun light is shaped by the stones of the entrance and passage and descends the backstone while moving from left to the right illuminating the solar symbols. The key to Loughcrew Cairn T is available at Loughcrew Gardens . The owner of the land on Carnbane West where Cairn L is located is not allowing public access to the site. Equinox Stone - Loughcrew Cairn T Cairn T or Hag's Cairn is of similar design to Newgrange. Traditionally described as a Passage Tomb, the wonderfully decorated backstone shows that the Cairn has a clear astronomical purpose.

82. Megalithic Sites Of Great Britain Re-evaluation of the existence of the Megalithic Calendar proposed by Alexander Thom. http://www.megalithicsites.co.uk

83. Ethnoastronomy Of The Lakota Dr. Mark Hollabaugh presents his ethnographic research of Lakota astronomy. http://faculty.normandale.edu/~physics/Hollabaugh/Lakota/default.htm

ETHNOASTRONOMY OF THE LAKOTA Dr. Mark Hollabaugh Department of Physics and Astronomy Normandale Community College Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 Home Page Online Articles Online Texts Astronomy Links ... Bibliography Hau kola! Hau kola! is a typical greeting in Lakota and means "Hello friend." Contemporary Lakota also use Mitakuye oyasin as a greeting. It means "all my relatives" or "we are all related". The purpose of these web pages is to present my research on the astronomy of the Lakota people as well as general information on archaeoastronomy and ethnoastronomy. This web site is revised several times each year and will be in a constant state of "construction." Look at Online Articles for a short article I prepared on Lakota Ethnoastronomy, and at History of the Lakota People for a brief history. I also will include brief sections from my forthcoming book on 19 th Century Lakota astronomy. Incorporating Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy into an Astronomy Course is the PowerPoint version of a talk, with notes, that I gave at the American Association of Physics Teachers meeting in Albuquerque, NM, on 11 January 2005. The Photos section of this site includes photographs I've taken of Lakota sites and people.

84. Ancient African Skies An article on the Borana Calendar by Laurance Doyle of the SETI Institute. http://www.space.com/searchforlife/050407_seti_african.html

SEARCH: advertisement NEW! Starry Night Pro Plus 5.0 with Full-color CCD Photo of the Entire Sky! Add exciting, new dimensions to your passion for the night sky. Now with Full-Color CCD Photograph of the Entire Night Sky Visible from Earth! Ancient African Skies By Laurance R. Doyle The SETI Institute posted: 07 April 2005 07:07 am ET The pillars were known as "Namoratunga" or "stone people" in the Turkana language. They had been said to have been built for an astronomical purpose, to reckon the Borana calendar, and were reputed to be a couple of thousand years old. They had petroglyphs on them, some matching the ancient property symbols of the Kush, a people of the Sudan who had once conquered Egypt (in the 8th Century B.C.) and whose language has yet to be deciphered. From maps of ancient Kush, I knew that the front of almost all their pyramids appeared to face the star Sirius, which has not changed its position in the sky very much for the last several thousand years. We had a description of the Borana calendar, but this did not make astronomical sense. For example, the new year of the Borana calendar was said to occur when the star beta Triangulum was "in conjunction" with the new moon (new, give or take a couple of days). A new moon is, of course, close to the sun (i.e., a thin crescent), and consequently found in the twilight sky. However, the star beta Triangulum is a 3rd magnitude star and could not been seen in twilight. Thus, we could not even get the Borana new year started according to the description we had from anthropologists.

85. Real Maya Prophecies Astronomy In The Inscriptions And Codices Overview of the evidence for Mayan astronomy. http://members.shaw.ca/mjfinley/mainmaya.html

86. The Maya Astronomy Page Contains study of Maya mathematics, geographical orientation, writing, calendar, and Maya-related links. http://www.michielb.nl/maya/

michielb.nl projects / maya astronomy utmx_section("Header") The Maya Astronomy Page The Maya calendar Maya mathematics Geographical orientation Maya writing ... Contact Updated: July 22 2005 web michielb.nl michielb.nl projects / maya astronomy document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + (document.location.protocol == "https:" ? "https://sb" : "http://b") + ".scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js' %3E%3C/script%3E"));

87. Mayan Calendar An introduction to the Mayan Calendar. http://www.caribemexicano.com/eng/mayancalendar

88. SEAC-2002 Details the conference in Taartu, Estonia discussing records of cosmic catastrophes the human past. http://haldjas.folklore.ee/SEAC/

August 27.-31. Tartu Estonia SEAC 2002 About Tartu Exhibitions Concert ... Publication of the SEAC 2002 Cultural Context from the Archaeoastronomical Data and the Echoes of Cosmic Catastrophic Events News: Publication of the SEAC 2002 Schedule of Scientific Sessions, Cultural Programme and Social Events Abstracts of SEAC 2002: PDF HTML Excursion to Saaremaa Concert by Urmas Sisask ... Photos of Tartu Documents: First Circular Pre-registration Form Second Circular List of Participants ... Old Observatory, Tartu The Kaali http://www.muinas.ee/ecp/kaali/en/html/research.html meteorite crater The Kaali meteorite crater The meteorite crater field in Kaali, Saaremaa, is the rarest natural monument in Estonia as well as the most impressive crater field of the whole Eurasia. The Kaali meteorite was the last giant meteorite that fell in a densely populated region of the world. Its fall on the inhabited island of Saaremaa evidently caused extensive damage and possibly also numerous victims, it has been compared with an explosion of a small nuclear bomb. The fall of the meteorite was historically remarkable as an event and for its influences on human culture. Besides that, a new landform emerged as the result of the explosion, well fit for a fortification, a watering place and a sacrificial site. The archaeological investigation in Kaali has confirmed the unique nature of the crater field in this respect Contact: cps '01

89. The Inspiation Of Astronomical Phenomena The homepage of the conferences for The Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena. http://www.sostermoco.org/16104.html

Percussions: Joachim Gleich Drums: Lutz Halfter Saxophon: ... Contact INSAP, Chicago 2005 Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena INSAP conferences explore the rich and diverse ways in which people of the past and present incorporate astronomical events into literary, visual, and performance arts. This emphasis distinguishes INSAP from other conferences that focus on archeoastronomy, ethnoastronomy, or cultural astronomy. INSAP provides a mechanism for a broad sampling of artists, writers, musicians, historians, philosophers, scientists, and others to talk about the diversity of astronomical inspiration. Invited speakers scheduled to make presentations include Barbara Stafford, Professor of Art History, University of Chicago; Jim Kaler, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy University of Illinois; John Carswell, formerly curator of Islamic art at the Oriental Institute and Sotheby's; Donna Cox, Professor of Art and Design, University of Illinois; Mary Quinlan–McGrath, Professor of Art History, Northern Illinois University; Michael Shank, Professor of the History of Science, University of Wisconsin Madison. INSAP V is dedicated to the memory of one of its founders and strong supporters, Ray White Jr.

90. Stonehenge And Winter Solstice Article discussing the history of this monument and casting doubts on the theory that it is aligned to the midsummer sunrise. http://www.cosmicelk.net/Stonehenge.htm

Cosmic Elk Links News from the Cosmic Elk. Time Before Clocks asteroids and exoplanets Mercury - its history - its transit Messenger Venus - its history - its transit Venus Express Mars - its history latest updates Jupiter - its history latest updates Saturn - its history and Cassini updates Uranus - its history Neptune - its history Siberia History of Siberia ... Part One the geology and early history mammoth hunters and World-Surveyor-Man Chukchi Directions ... Directions of Time and feng shui origins bronze and iron age civilizations from Siberia Shamans and Time Medieval Siberian ... Tunguska event As seen by shamans and scientists Siberia: 1917 to present The Great Bear and the Cosmic Hunt the ancient sky calendar and myths. The Moon The Moon and Calendars Origins of modern calendar Moon and Eclipses and history links Stonehenge and Winter Solstice Spring Equinox The Cosmic Mill Early views of the rotation of the northern stars. Iron Age astronomy: the mathematicians. The Ptolemy Effect Medieval astronomy. Ulughbek Astronomy in the 17th century The impact of the telescope new observatories France, China and

91. Links To Related Sites Links to sites relevant to astroarchaeology, ethnoastronomy, sacred geometry, geomancy, Ley lines, Feng Shui, and earth mysteries. http://www.luckymojo.com/sacredlinks.html

LINKS TO WEB SITES OF RELATED INTEREST This is not an all-inclusive list of web sites that address the topics covered in The Sacred Landscape, but it does include my favourites. I have made a deliberate effort to embrace opinions from a wide spectrum of academic and occult perspectives. Unless a page is described as "skeptical" or "debunking." it can be assumed to promote a positive attitude toward the subject matter it addresses. These links are sorted topically. For geographically-sorted links to pages on sacred site tourism see my WEB SITES OF INTEREST TO SACRED SITE TOURISTS If you find broken links here or have sites to recommend, please contact me via e-mail ARCHAEOASTRONOMY and ETHNOASTRONOMY SACRED GEOMETRY LABYRINTHS ... OTHER LINK-LIST PAGES ARCHEOASTRONOMY and ETHNOASTRONOMY Aboriginal Star Knowledge: Native American Astronomy The top layer of a quirky but well illustrated introduction to Native American star-lore and archaeoastronomical observatory sites. (Paula Giese) America's Stonehenge home page This is the home page for the controversial New Hampshire site which its owners claim is a 4,000 year old archaeoastronomical observatory and scholars declare to be an elaborate hoax. In either case, it makes a pretty nice roadside attraction. (America's Stonehenge) Archaeoastronomy, Ethnoastronomy, History of Astronomy

92. Legendary Times - Come Search With Us Official includes information on astroarchaeology and extraterrestrials on earth; membership and contact information. http://www.aas-ra.org/

Visitors: 3'118'628 The A.A.S. R.A. Journal Back Issues Membership ... Links :: Navigation Home :: The Journal The Journal: Current Issue Back Issues Current Year ... Free Info :: Organization About A.A.S. R.A.: Contact us Become a Member Writers Guidelines :: Current Events Daily News Lectures/Events Giorgio's Events :: Library Books Download Catalog Bibliography Pictures ... Audio / Video Files :: Community Become a Member Forum Post a Pic Banner Exchange ... Chariots of the Gods :: News Headlines Antoine Gigal research NASA preps '100-year spaceship' program to boldly go where none have gone before New discoveries concerning pre-Columbian settlements in the Amazon IMPORTANT A.A.S. R.A. MEMBER UPDATE! ... Possible Geoglyphs Spotted in Peru Find more News in our Archives :: Survey Currently there is no active survey. Please have a look in our Survey Archive :: News Flash SEASON 2 of ANCIENT ALIENS - THE SERIES premiered on Thursday, October 28, 2010, on the History Channel! In total, there will be 10 one-hour episodes and Giorgio A. Tsoukalos once again had the privilege to serve as the show's Consulting Producer. Please set your DVRs today and check your local listings for the History Channel regarding the air times!

93. Himmelsscheibe Von Nebra Sky Disc Deutungsversuch Mit Sternbildern An alternative interpretation of the Nebra Sky Disc. http://www.himmelsscheibe-online.de

Die Himmelsscheibe von Nebra (The Sky Disc) Ein paar Ideen zur Himmelsscheibe Stand: September 2010

94. Philip C. Steffey, Ph.D. - Astronomy Astronomy scientific, archaic, educational, and popular. http://home.earthlink.net/~pcstef/index.html

Saturn Surprises Starlight Memories 1 Starlight Memories 2 Starlight Memories 3 ... Transit of Venus - Daytona Beach, Florida - June 8, 2004 the Venus Calendar and related Lore of the Dogon Observations of Venus in Stone Age Europe 2002 NY 40 Flyby Mercury skims the Sun : the view from Florida a Little Astronomy for a Little Girl Contacts: Philip C. Steffey - Astronomy/Science Matt Allard - Website Developed with Mozilla software

95. Opening The Eye Of Siloam A research site for astronomical sources of world mythology and religions. http://www.rushengineering.com/Siloam.Net/

Siloam.net has been reborn from the Pool of Siloam with the vision at EyeOfSiloam.com Go to: Go to: EyeOfSiloam.com Living Archives SU International 2401 East Seventeenth St., #181 Santa Ana, Californin 92705

96. Astronomical Symbol Primer Addresses the widespread use of astronomical symbols on medieval coins, with an introduction to the use of these symbols on ancient coins. http://www.symbolicmessengers.com/primer.htm

Symbolic Messengers This web site has been created by Marshall Faintich, Ph.D. None of the coins shown on these pages are kept at the residence of the author Please e-mail any comments you might have Astronomical Symbols Primer return to main index The depiction of deities and celestial events on coinage as propaganda devices to reflect divine right to a throne was used from the earliest ancient coins through the middle ages. The heavens were not only a mystical force to ancient and medieval peoples, but also the natural order of the universe. The heavens declared what was to happen, and man only played out the story. Comets, eclipses, and close gatherings of planets explained the present and foretold the future. Everyone from the smallest child to the mightiest warrior could witness these celestial events, and rulers were quick to order their die engravers to capitalize on these omens. Stars were signs of physical processes and events, such as weather and sickness. Eclipses and comets were associated with storms, floods, drought, and earthquakes. Comets, especially those with a long tail, were also taken to influence personal and general disasters, wars, changing kingdoms, and deaths of princes. The following links will take you to an brief introduction on how various celestial bodies and events were depicted on ancient and medieval coins. In "Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins," hundreds of examples are presented that demonstrate that the use of astronomical symbols on coins to depict actual celestial events was more common than a few isolated examples.

97. Ancient Egyptians And The Constellations Giza as a complex starchart, plus information regarding the Narmer Plate. http://ancientegypt.hypermart.net/

options Come with me to the Celestial Hall of Records and discover the 16000 year old Celestial Sphinx, Hu, who was the blueprint for the Sphinx at Giza. Gaze upon the face of the Creator, the "Giver of Life in the Beginning". Learn the Lost Word. Discover the greatest of the Lost Secrets of the remote Ancient Egyptians including their knowledge of Precession which they encoded into their mythology, art and the Narmer Plate. The remote Ancient Egyptians mapped the constellations, discovered Precession and invented hieroglyphs. It was they who introduced the arts and sciences to the rest of the world. Freemasonry is the legacy of the Ancient Egyptians. Part 1: The Hall of Records Part 2: The Celestial Sphinx: The Lost Word and The Lost Secrets Part 3: The Celestial Sphinx: More Lost Secrets Part 4: The Osiris Legend and Precession Part 5: The Royal Arch and the Precession of the Equinoxes Part 6: The Osiris Legend and the Tree of Life Part 7: The Tree of Life and the Pyramids Part 8: The Narmer Plate is a Sky Chart Part 9: The Narmer Plate and Osiris, the Lord of Precession

98. Newgrange Stone Age Passage Tomb - Boyne Valley, Ireland Newgrange is a 5000 year old mound near the River Boyne in Ireland. An inner chamber is illuminated by the rising sun on mornings around the winter solstice. http://www.newgrange.com

Newgrange Tours Winter Solstice Lottery ... Amazon Newgrange Newgrange was constructed over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.), making it older than Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Newgrange was built during the Neolithic or New Stone Age by a farming community that prospered on the rich lands of the Boyne Valley. Knowth and Dowth are similar mounds that together with Newgrange have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO Archaeologists classified Newgrange as a passage tomb, however Newgrange is now recognised to be much more than a passage tomb. Ancient Temple is a more fitting classification, a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial importance, much as present day cathedrals are places of prestige and worship where dignitaries may be laid to rest. Newgrange is a large kidney shaped mound covering an area of over one acre, retained at the base by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The 19 metre long inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. The amount of time and labour invested in construction of Newgrange suggests a well-organized society with specialised groups responsible for different aspects of construction. Newgrange is part of a complex of monuments built along a bend of the River Boyne known collectively as BrĂș na BĂłinne. The other two principal monuments are Knowth (the largest) and Dowth, but throughout the region there are as many as 35 smaller mounds.

99. Ejemplo Explains how the alignment of some of the temples illustrated the spring solar equinox, the relationship to the stories of the gods, and the calendar systems. http://www.artcamp.com.mx/AZ/1.html

AZTEC CALENDAR Aztec Astronomy and Observation of Nature Solar Alignment The sun's rays shining between the shrines of Tlaloc and Hutzilopochtli atop the Templo Mayor into the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, occured at sunrise on March 21, the equinox. It is said that the Templo Mayor was reconstructed, at Moctezuma's behest, as the alignment was slightly twisted. It can be seen from the temple ruins that it is skewed so that it is pointed nearly 7 degrees south of true east to match the sun's path. [1] The Aztecs were observers of nature in all its cycles: the stars, the passing of the seasons , and the birth and death of plant and animal life. These observations informed many aspects of life-from the creation of the calendars, to the integration of time cycles with the stories of the gods and creation, to structuring of rituals in their proper time and place. (More unpredictable astronomical events were linked to omens and portents. For example, the comet seen by Moctezuma prior to the Spaniards' arrival was seen as a forewarning of an impending crisis.)

100. Astronomy Sites In Asuka Stone relics and monuments, of unknown age or origin, with possible Solstitial and/or Principle Term alignments. With photos. http://www2.gol.com/users/stever/asukas.htm

Astronomy Among Ancient Tombs and Relics in Asuka, Japan By Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara March, 1997 The Asuka area, south of Nara, is one of the most historically rich in Japan. Whether originating here or due to migration from Kyushu, the Asuka area became the center around which most of Japan united in early centuries of the "Christian Era". Reliable historical evidence indicates that exchanges between scholars of classic Chinese principles and the more aristocratic members of the Japanese court occurred as early as the mid 6th century. These exchanges not only gave rise to the infusion of technology, religion, and other aspects of Chinese culture, but astronomical calendar reckoning, astrology, and divination as well. Unlike Kyoto and Nara, most of the towns in the Asuka area are rather small. There are many hills and small mountains with farms and assorted orchards mixed between. Among these, a visitor may find both remains of and intact kofun (tombs) of emperors and noblemen atop hills or high plateaus. From the perspective of archaeoastronomy, one of the most interesting of these is Takamatsu Zuka Kofun . While the exact date of construction is unknown, this tomb (discovered in 1972) provides one of the earliest and most interesting and definitive examples of Chinese/Korean astronomical influence on Japan in the 7th century. Paintings of the 28

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