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Temples of Astarte across the Mediterranean
We present a compilation of orientations of seven temples dedicated to the Phoenician goddess Astarte across the Mediterranean. The chronology of the earliest...
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NewsThe autumnal equinox from the Dolmen of ValdecaballerosNext Tuesday, September 22nd, at 13:30 UT the Earth will be at a specific point in its orbit round the Sun: the September equinox. The September and March...
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NewsThe cultural and sky landscape of the Way of Saint JamesA study led by the researcher of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias Maitane Urrutia-Aparicio has shown the relevance of sunrise on Easter Sunday, one of...
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NewsThe definitive book about the cultural role of astronomy in ancient EgyptThe editorial Springer is publishing the book “Astronomy of Ancient Egypt: A Cultural Perspective” by the researcher at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias...
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PublicationThe development of a utopian city? Comparing land- and skyscapes in Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristobal de La lagunaWe discuss the peculiar planning of the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, in the Canary Island of Tenerife (Spain), when compared to the nearby and...
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PublicationThe ‘Almogaren’ of Risco Caído: a singular astronomical sanctuary of the ancient CanariansThe almogaren (rock-cut sanctuary) of Risco Caído was discovered in 1996 in the Canary island of Gran Canaria. It is a paradigmatic example of a complex where...
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PublicationTime and Culture Across the Iberian Lands: The Cathedrals’ Orientation Paradigm—A Diachronic Analysis of the Orientation of the Cathedrals of Portugal and Spain.The purpose of this research is to explore the complex and evolving orientations of cathedrals in the Iberian Peninsula and associated islands, examining the...
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PublicationUrban Planning in the First Unfortified Spanish Colonial Town: The Orientation of the Historic Churches of San Cristóbal de La LagunaThe city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna in the Canary Island of Tenerife (Spain) is of exceptional value as the first unfortified colonial city to follow regular...