false 1584876 2 What is the meaning of Stonehenge? Why was the elaborate Incan city of Cuzco built? What is the significance of the Great Pyramid at the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itz´? These ancient structures have spellbound natives and tourists alike. This mysterious architecture points to a centuries-old search for celestial order. Anthony Aveni, a professor of astronomy and anthropology, takes us on a stimulating virtual tour of these legendary constructions. He describes how they were built and straightforwardly and often humorously critiques diverse theories attempting to explain their origin and function. For example, Aveni breathes life into the mysteries of the Great Pyramid and its use as a sacred temple, sacrificial altar, and celestial calendar. Wonderfully written, the book's primary focus is the prominent role of astrology in the design and construction of ancient structures, and even entire cities. 1577772 5 1997 Stairways to the Stars: Skywatching in Three Great Ancient Cultures total:15|5:2|4:7|3:3|2:3| 15 53 20 3 4 0 false false Thu Jul 26 17:12:49 -0700 2007 Thu Jul 26 17:16:54 -0700 2007 4 0 false false Tue Mar 25 22:57:06 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 25 23:00:12 -0700 2008 2 0 false false Fri Feb 29 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 23 13:25:33 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 29 12:41:13 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Tue Jun 16 19:31:36 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 16 19:31:36 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Fri May 01 15:43:50 -0700 2009 Fri May 01 15:43:50 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Wed Feb 04 14:57:58 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 04 14:57:58 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Dec 27 14:46:26 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 27 14:46:29 -0800 2008 3 0 false false Sun Dec 14 18:41:16 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 14 18:41:16 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Sun Nov 09 11:37:19 -0800 2008 Fri Oct 17 18:03:26 -0700 2008 Sun Nov 09 11:37:19 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Fri Sep 12 09:20:58 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 12 09:21:05 -0700 2008 2 0 false false Wed Aug 27 17:24:40 -0700 2008 Wed Aug 27 17:24:40 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sun Jul 06 08:31:06 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 06 08:31:06 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Mon May 05 13:30:26 -0700 2008 Mon May 05 13:30:26 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Tue Mar 25 18:32:23 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 25 18:32:30 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Mon Jan 28 11:51:01 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 28 11:51:01 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Fri Jan 11 20:15:29 -0800 2008 Fri Jan 11 20:15:29 -0800 2008 3 0 false false Sun Dec 09 23:01:40 -0800 2007 Sun Dec 09 23:01:40 -0800 2007 5 0 false false Sat Sep 22 01:27:05 -0700 2007 Sat Sep 22 01:27:05 -0700 2007 4 0 false false Tue Aug 28 09:47:36 -0700 2007 Tue Aug 28 09:47:36 -0700 2007 4 0 false false Sun Aug 26 16:58:50 -0700 2007 Sun Aug 26 16:58:50 -0700 2007