Article ID: CBB000057916

Newgrange--science or symbolism (1994)

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Description “The Newgrange passage tomb is examined for evidence of `Neolithic science'. Claims that it incorporated an astronomical alignment, and was constructed using Pythagorean geometry and the megalithic yard, are reviewed, as are scientific interpretations of its art.” From the abstract.


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Authors & Contributors
Thom, Archibald Stevenson
Thom, Alexander Strang
Burl, Aubrey
Blair, Ada
Whittle, A. W. R.
Thom, A. S.
Concepts
Astronomy
Skyscape; skyscapes
Environment
Psychology
Navigation
Time Periods
19th century
20th century
18th century
Places
British Isles
Institutions
Durham. University
University of Edinburgh
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