Archaeocosmology. Part two: Treasury of Atreus

<First part: http://www.slideshare.net/vreijs1/carnac-eerste04 >

Content

• Archaeography...• The visualization of astronomy at

Maeshowe... • Equinox at Treasury of Atreus...

Where is the Treasury of Atreus

located

Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae

Mount Zara from the entrance

Sun shining through triangular structure

Light inside Treasury of Atreus

Sun light around vernal equinox

Sun shining on March 15th

Sun shining on April 15th

Spring sky window

Sun light around autumnal equinox

Sun shining on August 28th

Sun shining on September 28th

Autumn sky window

Artist experience

Roles used

Summary

• Archaeography...– Artist, Mystic, Scientist, Magician

• The visualization of astronomy at Maeshowe... – Measurements, 3D-simulation, observations

• Equinox at Treasury of Atreus...– Observations, predictions

Keep in mind the four roles

Questions

More information:http://www.iol.ie/~geniet/eng/aarde.htm