Andean skyscapes study. A case from Norweast Argentina

This paper presents a case study that exhibits the potential of studying Andean celestial landscapes from a virtual archeoastronomy perspective. Specifically, it focuses on one of the public spaces of Las Pailas archaeological site -SSalCac 18 (1)-. A stellar tracking software (Stellarium) is used t...

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Autores principales: Izaguirre, Joaquín Ignacio, Ferrari, Alejandro, Leibowicz, Ivan, Moyano, Ricardo, Acuto, Félix
Formato: Artículo revista
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Centro de Estudios Históricos. UA CONICET 2021
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Andean skyscapes
Virtual archeoastronomy
Late Intermediate Period
Stellarium
Paisajes celestes andinos
Arqueoastronomía virtual
Periodo Intermedio Tardío
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/comechingonia/article/view/30193
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Comechingonia. Revista de Arqueología de Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
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Sumario:This paper presents a case study that exhibits the potential of studying Andean celestial landscapes from a virtual archeoastronomy perspective. Specifically, it focuses on one of the public spaces of Las Pailas archaeological site -SSalCac 18 (1)-. A stellar tracking software (Stellarium) is used to test astronomical observation horizons and certain light phenomena during sunrise at specific dates. Throughout this paper, we offer a detailed account of the procedures and software used to carry out the study. Results highlight a light phenomenon that occurs at dawn and entails the participation of a specific rock within the public space and the surrounding topography, including a mountain pass and Mount Meléndez - the most important and visible summit at Nevado de Cachi.

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