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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 Ümran B

Aug 30, 2020

It was a very good course. It was fascinating that different civilizations carried the sky to their works. thank you.

By William V

Jun 14, 2021

I HAVE VISITED MANY OF THE MESO AMERICAN SITES MENTIONED, THANK YOU FOR REINFORCING AND ADDING TO MY KNOWLEDGE BASE

By Patrick W

Mar 1, 2022

VEry interesting. Well presented and good explanations. Not too science or maths heavy so easily understandable.

By swarnadeep b

May 31, 2020

A very nice course covering the astronomical, cultural and architectural aspects of the builder's of previous era.

By Erin N

Sep 23, 2020

Very interesting and informative material. There is a problem with the audio that produced a type of echo though.

By Luis G B T

Dec 16, 2019

muy bueno, quisiera que nos recomienden mas libros y si hay que agregar algo es sobre el arquitecto Antonio Gaudi

By Dimitrios K

Oct 7, 2018

Fascinated by the high academic level of the impressivly presented scientific knowledge. My respect to Dr. Magli.

By Pipaluk

Apr 27, 2017

Absolutely excellent! Would love to delve deeper into this subject matter with another iteration of this course.

By Dawn R

Nov 10, 2020

Quite a challenge! This instructor is great and the content is fascinating. I learned a tremendous amount.

By Guy G

May 18, 2018

Very nice course. It is a real eye opener and enabled me to understand classical Architecture much better.

By susan

Aug 28, 2017

Except for the fact that the Professor said that the Pharaohs built the Pyramids, it was a great course!!!

By Tiffany K

Jul 15, 2020

I enjoyed learning something new and how I can incorporate it into my archaeology studies and field work.

By Sebastián U Q

Oct 7, 2020

I found it to be a very motivating course that greatly stimulates awareness of monolithic constructions.

By Kaladeo P

Mar 1, 2021

It's very interesting. I got many information about locations in the world that is related to astronomy

By Levi E

Feb 20, 2023

Excelente demostración de un tema que no es fácil de discernir pero que está inmerso en cada cultura.

By Mark E

Apr 5, 2020

Really interesting overview of the topic. You can really sense the lecturer's love of the course.

By Mariana L

Jun 29, 2021

Very interesting and challenging! I would take more courses like this from this instructor.

By Osvaldo P

Jul 22, 2020

Excelente curso, me atrapó. Colmó mis expectativas y me despertó la voluntad de aprender más.

By selin a

Mar 21, 2024

EXCELLENT COURSE. I throughly enjoyed it . Thank you so much for this fascinating discovery;

By herald

Feb 18, 2024

Great insights, great overview and handy for anyone that wants to visit archaeological sites

By MARCOS C D N

Jun 21, 2022

un corso molto rico di infiormazioni e di dati anche per la ricercha storica e archeologica.

By Emilly V

Oct 2, 2020

A great course! Very interesting and well taught. Really glad to have enrolled myself on it.

By GBT

Feb 2, 2019

Great quick course, wish there was a little more videos at the end rather than readings tho.

By Jacinth S

Aug 6, 2020

Very interesting course and Im an architect, so was a wonderful learning experience for me.

By Zyean A

Apr 10, 2022

The Architects who have interest in Archaeology & Astronomy, should go through this Course