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Science > Cosmography > Astronomy > Archaeoastronomy

Preferred term

Archaeoastronomy  

Definition

  • The study of astronomy as it was practised in prehistoric times or is represented by archaeological remains [OED]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Archaeo-astronomy
  • Archeo-astronomy
  • Archeoastronomy
  • Astroarchaeology
  • Astronomy, prehistoric
  • Prehistoric astronomy

Notation

  • 120658

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-LSHRW1PB-1

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