Did prehistoric people really “read” the sky? How did they know when to sow, where to raise a temple, or why the Sun returns to the same place each spring? Long before telescopes and satellites, the sky was their book, calendar, and compass. Through the placement of stones, the orientation of temples, and the positions of stars, ancient communities recorded nature’s rhythms and sought meaning in celestial events.
As a field at the crossroads of archaeology and astronomy, archaeoastronomy explores these deep connections between humans and the cosmos – how observations of the heavens shaped culture, architecture, and belief.
Guided by Branko Simonović, we’ll journey through remarkable archaeoastronomical sites and ideas, tracing human ingenuity and our enduring effort to understand the world’s rhythm. Did the stars truly lead our ancestors – and why have we stopped noticing them?
The lecture will be held in Reč Hall. Admission is free; no registration required.