comprehending Heaven, Earth and time in ancient societies /
edited by Iain Morley, Colin Renfrew.
New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2010.
xv, 267 pages :
illustrations, maps ;
28 cm
Papers originally presented at a symposium held at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, Cambridge.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This volume explores the archaeological evidence for the development of measuring activities in numerous ancient societies. It analyses the relationship between measurement, economy, architecture, symbolism, time, cosmology, ritual, and religion among prehistoric and early historic societies throughout the world.
Comprehending Heaven, Earth and time in ancient societies