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    Decoding the Heavens: Unlocking Ancient Astronomy's Greatest Mysteries
    Decoding the Heavens: Unlocking Ancient Astronomy's Greatest Mysteries
    Decoding the Heavens: Unlocking Ancient Astronomy's Greatest Mysteries
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    Decoding the Heavens: Unlocking Ancient Astronomy's Greatest Mysteries

    Written by Graham Butler and Alan Hancock

    Narrated by Josh Wellington

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    Decoding the Heavens: Unlocking Ancient Astronomy's Greatest Mysteries

    Embark on an astronomical adventure:


    ? Celestial Scripts: Unearth the sophisticated astronomical knowledge hidden within ancient monuments, from Stonehenge to the Pyramids.


    ? Stargazing Sages: Meet the visionary astronomers of antiquity, whose observations and theories laid the groundwork for modern cosmology.


    ? Cosmic Cultures: Explore the diverse ways civilizations worldwide viewed and used the night sky for navigation, timekeeping, and mythology.


    ? Archeoastronomy Insights: Discover the cutting-edge techniques that modern scientists use to reinterpret these celestial legacies and the startling revelations they bring.


    "Decoding the Heavens" is a vital read for historians, astronomers, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of science and history.


    Each chapter is a revelation that reconnects humanity with the stars—to discover, to marvel, and to understand the universal language of the cosmos.


    Are you ready to decipher the astral enigmas of ancient skies? To gaze upon the firmament through the eyes of our forebears? To unravel the threads of astronomical wisdom that span millennia?????

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPassive Ventures
    Release dateFeb 15, 2024
    ISBN9798868680892
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