According to the “Arkeonews” website, during archaeological excavations near the entrance of a former fortress, stone discs were discovered. The discs had a diameter of about 50 cm and a thickness of 30 cm. Federico Bernardini, the excavation leader, noticed symbols engraved on one of the stones that reminded him of constellations. He decided to consult his assumptions with experts.
After detailed analysis, it was determined that the discovered stones are astronomical maps dating back 2500 years. One of the stones depicts the Scorpio constellation, initially raising skepticism because the southern part of this constellation is not usually visible at our geographical latitudes. However, taking into account the precession of the equinoxes and noticing the surprising alignment with the constellation, further studies were initiated.
As a result of further research, Orion and the Big Dipper were also identified on other stones. These discoveries provide valuable information about the astronomical knowledge of ancient civilizations.
FAQ:
1. What are constellations?
Constellations are groups of stars in the sky that form certain identified shapes or images.
2. What is the precession of the equinoxes?
The precession of the equinoxes is the slow movement of the equinox coordinates due to the changing axis of the Earth’s rotation. This causes a shift in the equinox points with respect to the stars.
Source: Arkeonews