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Mysteries and discoveries of archaeoastronomy : from Giza to Easter Island / Giulio Magli

This study examines the role of astronomy in antiquity and its influence on the construction of monuments worldwide. It surveys contemporary research in the field of archaeoastronomy to analyse the motivations behind ancient structural designs.

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Archaeoastronomy/Astronomy/Physical sciences/Science Archaeology/History Astronomy, Assyro-Babylonian Astronomy/Physical sciences/Science History, Ancient/World history/History Maya astronomy/Astronomy -- Central America/Physical sciences/Science Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)/Seven Wonders of the World/Archaeology/History

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