They are a group of hunters and gatherers of livestock, because they are also used for ritual worship of these animals.
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The oldest stone circle on the site they built to mark the North Solstice and other markers of the season. The goal is to ensure the availability of water and food in the group.
This observation marked the beginning of his emergence astronomy before finally becoming established today. But actually not only in astronomy, other scientific disciplines also require thousands of years of observation to become what is known today.
Nabta Playa became a milestone in astronomical observations, before being overtaken by ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Central America, India, China, Europe, and the archipelago.
“Observation and treasury astronomy This is important because it can support an agrarian society that is considered advanced at that time, “wrote the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), quoted from its official website, Saturday (24/4/2021).
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Similar knowledge has also been applied in Indonesia in the past with various names, such as Many Angrem or Klapa Doyong (equivalent to Scorpius), Kidang or Waluku (the equivalent of Orion), Gubug Penceng (equivalent to Crux).
In addition, there are also Gumarang (equivalent of Taurus) and Wulanjar Ngirim (equivalent of Centaur). These names have been used by Indonesians in agricultural activities and in season markers.
Apart from the interpretation of celestial bodies by early humans as religious entities, observing and recording each change and relating it to natural conditions is a careful effort.
On the other hand, the names of the stars and constellations that are commonly known today, date back to the Mesopotamian civilization which marked the era of the revival of agriculture.
As for the ancient civilizations under Mesopotamia, such as Sumer, Assyria, and Babylon, continued to advance along with the rapid study of astrology.
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“Although the names of the stars and constellations were adopted from the ancient Greek civilization, they trace their roots back to the Babylonian civilization,” explained LAPAN.
However, the naming of certain stars is thought to have originated from the Sumerians. This is a sign that before history recorded observations astronomical , the treasury of astronomy has been around for a long time.
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