"Peruvian-Polish research team examined previously unknown Inca object, which turned out to be an astronomical observatory, told PAP Prof. Mariusz Ziółkowski, Head of Pre-Columbian Research Centre at the University of Warsaw. The monument built with well -worked stones was identified in an inaccessible part of the National Park of Machu Picchu by the park director, anthropologist Fernando Astete Victoria, during the prospective - inventory work conducted on the slopes of Mount Huayna Picchu. The scientist invited the Polish team to cooperate in the research. Results of preliminary analysis indicate that it is a device used probably by a small group of Inca priests - astronomers for precise observations of the position of celestial bodies on the horizon, against the distinctive Yanantin mountain peaks" - said Prof. Ziółkowski. The scope of work includes stone conservation, 3D documentation, and archaeoastronomy." naukawpolsce.pap.pl/en/news/news,397022,astronomical-observatory-discovered-in-machu-picchu.html
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:20:49 +0000
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