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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

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.

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.

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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.

By Laura K

May 23, 2020

Fascinated course, really well explained. Highly recommend!

By Jim D

Oct 25, 2020

Very interesting and challenging. I enjoyed it very much.

By Zully H M T

Sep 28, 2020

Grandioso. gracias por todo el conocimiento que me dieron.

By Alvaro J C M

Apr 17, 2017

Excelent and nice course. Congratulations. I learned a lot

By JAY G

Jul 12, 2023

Very interesting and well organized! I loved this course!

By Melanie M

Apr 20, 2020

A well thought out course. I loved it and learnt so much.

By Kirill G

Apr 19, 2020

It was meaningful and cool learning, thank you very much!

By francisco v r

Sep 6, 2020

Very interesting. Gateway to a populary unknown science

By Josef P

Apr 24, 2017

Nice videos, competent explanation, critical approach.

By José N B

Feb 16, 2017

Mi é piaciuto molto il corso e é altamente racomandato

By Geeta T

Jun 27, 2020

Wonderful connect between architecture and astronomy

By CHRISTINE M

Nov 26, 2017

Great course. I hope an other course now. Thank you.

By Kent R Q O

Sep 26, 2020

Such a new experience and perspective of knowledge!

By Azam N

Apr 25, 2020

The best Archaeoastronomy course I got in my live!

By Deniz K

Jun 27, 2020

Very sophisticated course from a decent person

By soraia r j

Aug 16, 2019

Um curso muito bom para quem gosta desta área

By valeria b

Jan 18, 2017

very interesting course and fascinating topic