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About the Course

Archaeoastronomy is the “science of stars and stones”. It is an interdisciplinary science in between architecture, archaeology, and astronomy. It studies the relationships between the ancient monuments and the sky, in order to gain a better understanding of the ideas of the architects of the past and of their religious and symbolic world. The course provides the first complete, easy introduction to this fascinating discipline. During the course, many spectacular ancient sites of archaeology – such as Stonehenge in England, Giza and Karnak in Egypt, Chichen Itzá in the Yucatan, Macchu Picchu in Peru and the Pantheon in Rome – will be visited and the fascinating events occurring there in special days of the year (such as solstices, equinoxes, or the day of the foundation of Rome) will be shown and explained. The course also provides the necessary background on Astronomy with the naked eye and a general introduction to the role of Astronomy in religion and in the management of power among ancient cultures....

Top reviews

ID

Mar 2, 2019

Amazingly made MOOC. Perhaps it feels a bit short in comparison to some of the others, but the material is well presented and the suggested readings give plenty of opportunity for further learning.

DG

Nov 27, 2021

I really enjoyed this archaeoastronomy course. Professor Magli demonstrated outstanding knowledge of the subject, and was so generous in sharing his expertise through videos of worldwide locations.

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By Patrick C

Jun 5, 2021

Somewhat dense information, but concise and thorough in its discussions. Wonderful Course!

By Yadanar A

Jan 4, 2021

Best ever. I received new lessons and experiences concerning ancient astronomy. THANK YOU!

By Bettina R J

Nov 27, 2020

Truly an eye-opener, so much was thought and studied in deep before making these monuments

By LORRAINE M T 1

Jul 24, 2020

It was a very good course. It was informative and gave me a lot of insight on the matter.

By Luis E J G

Oct 16, 2018

Great combination of astronomy and ancient cultures, everything with a scientific eye.

By Sumeet D

Jul 12, 2017

Amazing and Excellent and Exciting. Hoping to cover more sites from other countries :)

By GAURI S

Apr 18, 2020

This is a very interesting course, however a bit hard to play with angles in the sky.

By Paul H

Jan 26, 2019

Brilliant subject area. Well constructed and well put together. Excellent delivery.

By Nicholas G

Mar 6, 2023

brilliant course. Well researched and delivered. I wish they would do a follow up

By Francesco V

Sep 29, 2017

Wonderful insight in ancient thoughts about the sky, wish it could be also for us!

By Poonam S

Jul 16, 2020

Very informative course for those who have little to more interest in the field.

By José R I

Jun 27, 2019

A very interesting course and a perfect introduction to Professor Magli's book.

By Juan G V B

Apr 21, 2019

Excelente curso, desde el inicio va de la mano en la explicación de cada tema.

By Adriana J

Sep 20, 2017

I learned a lot in this course, it was very interesting. Thank you very much!

By Robert J

Feb 15, 2024

Content is interesting and well presented. A good introduction to the topic.

By Phoebe D

Nov 9, 2021

Such an interesting and (for me) previously unexplored topic. Thank you!

By Amit S

Jul 30, 2020

its very unique and interesting infact gives a new way to your viewpoint.

By Michael C

Jun 5, 2020

Muy interesante la visión "estrellas y piedras"

Un curso que debes hacer.

By Andrea S

Aug 9, 2019

Es un curso entretenido pero me fue difícil entender algunos tecnicismos

By Wayne D

Jan 24, 2021

A well constructed overview of the topic, especially the use of images.

By ilayda

May 17, 2020

It was a great course. I learned many things I didn't know. Thank you.

By Diane S

Mar 20, 2019

Interesting course and quite complex in places. Well worth the time

By Elena G S

May 15, 2017

Well done, clear and informative. The main ideas are clearly stated.

By Edgar H C V

Mar 17, 2021

Excelente, hay tanto por aprender que realmente mata la depresión

By Jorge A A E

May 25, 2018

Excellent course material. Very Interesting and easy to follow.