Archaeoastronomy Definition

ärkē-ō-ə-strŏnə-mē
noun
The study of the knowledge, interpretations, and practices of ancient cultures regarding celestial objects or phenomena.
American Heritage
The scientific study of archaeological artifacts, sites, etc. to determine the astronomical knowledge of ancient, esp. prehistoric, peoples and what they believed about the sun, moon, etc.
Webster's New World

(hypercorrect) Alternative spelling of archaeastronomy.

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Origin of Archaeoastronomy

  • archaeo- +‎ astro- +‎ -nomy

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