Astronomy and Empire in the Ancient Andes: The Cultural Origins of Inca Sky Watching
Summary
In this comprehensive exploration of Inca skywatching, an archaeologist and an astrophysicist join forces to offer a new model of Inca cosmology. Departing from traditional, more elaborate models, they offer convincing evidence that the Inca developed and used a practical and relatively simple calendar system. They ground their interpretations not only in historical documents but also in recent archaeological and astronomical research in the Cuzco region. Their findings shed new light on the relationship between inca cosmology and social structure.
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