Astronomy in the Upper Palaeolithic

Cambridge Archaeological Journal • Vol/Iss. 21(3) • Cambridge University Press • Cambridge • Published In • Pages: 331-355 •
By Hayden, Brian, Villeneuve, Suzanna

Hypothesis

Complex hunter gatherer groups generally exhibit some solstice observation or calendars.

Note

Observations were usually lunar. No statistical analysis

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
UNKNOWNSupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Presence of Astronomical SystemDependentOrdering Of Time, Ethnometeorology

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