From the Ground to the Sky
10 Years of Skyscape Archaeology
Edited by Fabio Silva Edited by Liz Henty
Skyscape Archaeology, only recognised as such in 2014, as a method of investigating the connections between the ground and the sky, brought archaeology and archaeoastronomy closer together, while imbuing the latter with the diverse and up-to date set of methodologies and theoretical frameworks that characterise modern archaeology and anthropology. Although several important strides still need to be made in order to fully bridge the interdisciplinary gap, the approach of skyscape archaeologists has proven successful, with the skyscape being increasingly recognised by archaeologists at large as an important component of any research project that tries to understand the lifeworlds of past societies. This volume commemorates the tenth anniversary of Skyscape Archaeology by assembling a series of papers (collected from the volumes of the Journal of Skyscape Archaeology) that demonstrate the theoretical and methodological breadth, as well as the socio-cultural depth of interpretation, that define this new wave of archaeoastronomy. It serves not only as a celebration of research accomplished over the last decade, but also as a testament to what skyscape research can look like.
Table of Contents
List of Figures vii
List of Tables
Foreword, Timothy Darvill
1. Introduction: Ten Years of Skyscape Archaeology 1, Liz Henty and Fabio Silva
Theory and Method
2. Reflecting the Sky in Water: A Phenomenological Exploration of Water-skyscapes 15, Ilaria Cristofaro, published in JSA 3.1
3. A Neolithic World View Lost in Translation: The Case of the Tarxien Temples 30, Katya Stroud, published in JSA 5.2
4. Analysis of Structures’ Orientations in Archaeoastronomy: Methods for the Quantitative Statistical Assessment of Peaks in Composite Probability Distributions 49, José M. Abril, published in JSA 7.2
5. Notes on the Accuracy of Google Earth Pro Heading Information for Archaeoastronomy and Landscape Archaeology Studies 72. William F. Romain, published in JSA 8.2
6. Cosmo-Logics in Contemporary Lowland South America 106, Alejandro M. López and Agustina Altman, published in JSA 7.2
Case Studies
7. The Great Stone Circle (B) at Grange, Co. Limerick: A Ceremonial Space for All Seasons? 139, Frank Prendergast, published in JSA 1.1
8. Crab Supernova Rock Art: A Comprehensive, Critical and Definitive Review 168, E. C. Krupp, published in JSA 1.2
9. Using Virtual Reality to Understand Astronomical Knowledge and Historical Landscapes at Preclassic Cerro Maya (Formerly Cerros), Belize 199, Jeffrey R. Vadala and Susan Milbrath, published in JSA 2.1
10. “Sun Marker”: A Laboratory for Experiential Cultural Astronomy 219, Angela M. Richman, Von Del Chamberlain and Joe Pachak, published in JSA 2.2
11. Investigating Archaeology and Astronomy at The Hurlers, Cornwall 2013–2019 244, Jacqueline A. Nowakowski, Carolyn Kennett, James Gossip and Brian Sheen, published in JSA 6.1
12. The Golden Hat of Schifferstadt: An Astronomically Significant Deposit Location? 278, Luca Amendola, published in JSA 7.1
Debate
13. Introduction: “A Slow Convergence”? Archaeoastronomy and Archaeology, 311 With contributions from: Anthony Aveni, Timothy Pauketat, Juan Antonio Belmonte, and Timothy Darvill, published in JSA 2.2
End Matter
Index 332
- Edited by Fabio Silva
- Edited by Liz Henty
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