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In this engaging podcast episode, Dr. Robert Barratt, a research scientist at Queen’s University in Belfast, discusses his innovative application of computer code to investigate the astronomical alignments of Neolithic structures. Dr. Barratt converted the tables from Astronomical Algorithms into functional code, using them to generate precise 3D simulations of ancient temples and circles. His work demonstrates the power of integrating computer science with archaeology, offering novel insights into how prehistoric societies may have aligned their monuments with celestial phenomena. Fig 01: Episode graphic. Courtesy of the author. The episode delves into the challenges of working with complex data sets and how compounding variables can hinder the interpretation of astronomical alignments. Dr. Barratt emphasizes that assumptions in archaeoastronomy need to align with the material culture of the site. This alignment is not merely theoretical but essential for grounding astronomical hypotheses in archaeological reality. Without this connection, interpretations can easily veer into speculative territory, leading researchers astray from the actual intentions behind these ancient constructions. For Barratt, ensuring this methodological rigor is as much about mathematical precision as it is about archaeological sensitivity. Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient WritingsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyScience & SpaceHuman OriginsScienceReligionsFolkloreMyths & LegendsAncient PlacesHistoryAncient TraditionsPremiumPreviewRead Later 

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