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Episode 29: The Astronomy of Saharan and Sub-Saharan Africa
Episode 29: The Astronomy of Saharan and Sub-Saharan Africa
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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
The oldest plausible astronomical artifacts known are African, as are many of the oldest megaliths, around 10,000 of which dot the Sahara and whose orientations are astronomical in character. We then briefly survey some of the creation stories and sky myths from a number of the peoples of sub-Saharan Africa. Finally, we turn to a few of the more unique calendars in the region.
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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