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Nel segno di Orione, da Sid (Osiride) al Sardus Pater, gli Atlanti di Monte Prama, , 2020
Astronomia nella Sardegna Preistorica, 2013
Monte Forato e il Duomo di Barga, 2012
Archeologia del Paesaggio Nuragico, 2009
I Nuraghi il Sole la Luna, studio archeoastronomico sui templi di brabaciera, 1992
On the basis of a recently updated data base of Sardinian Megalithic monuments, we perform two in... more On the basis of a recently updated data base of Sardinian Megalithic monuments, we
perform two independent statistical analyses on several groups of these structures
and confirm the existence of differences between the southern and northern halves of
Sardinia, indicating that there seem to be different traditions of orientation in these two
parts of the island. We then compare the orientation of these groups with other groups of
contemporaneous sacred monuments in the central Mediterranean basin. The differences
observed in Sardinia could be related to differences in the orientation customs between
the north and south shores of the Western Mediterranean
Papers by Mauro Peppino Zedda
Treballs del Museu Arqueologic d'Eivissa e Formentera = Trabajos del Museo Arqueologico de Ibiza y Formentera, 2017
Complutum, 2011
The imposing megalithic complex located on the Monte Baranta plateau, near the town of Olmedo in ... more The imposing megalithic complex located on the Monte Baranta plateau, near the town of Olmedo in Northwest Sardinia is one of the best preserved monuments of the pre-nuragic period, and pertains to the cultural horizon called Monte Claro (2500-2200 BC circa). The complex is particularly interesting in the context of late-Neolithic architecture since it was abandoned already during the Monte Claro phase, and only sporadic frequentation is documented afterwards. The site is usually interpreted as a fortified stronghold but this interpretation has many drawbacks. As a consequence, we have subjected the site to a new survey with the specific aim of gaining a better understanding of its function. Our survey, based on classical topographic observations combined with GPS measurements has led to a new reading of the megalithic complex: topographical and archaeo-astronomical data indeed clearly point to a radically new interpretation of this site as a sacred place, probably a pilgrimage centre.
Journal for the History of Astronomy, Feb 1, 2005
Springer eBooks, Jul 7, 2014
Treballs del Museu Arqueologic d'Eivissa e Formentera = Trabajos del Museo Arqueologico de Ibiza y Formentera, 2017
Journal for the History of Astronomy, Feb 1, 1996
Contexte stratigraphique et etude de l'orientation astronomique des tombes de geants nuragiqu... more Contexte stratigraphique et etude de l'orientation astronomique des tombes de geants nuragiques de Sardaigne
Journal for the History of Astronomy, Feb 1, 1997
... Sa Conca 'e S'Erba 2 S 12 Michael Hoskin and Mauro Zedda 1997 TABLE 5. Orientations... more ... Sa Conca 'e S'Erba 2 S 12 Michael Hoskin and Mauro Zedda 1997 TABLE 5. Orientations of 22 additional tombe di giganti. Az. Alt. Lat. Dec. Town Location 74 2 39.7 +13 Seui (Orboredu) Perda Bianca 1 75 6 39.8 +15 Seui Ardassai 107 1 40.1 -12 Norbello Perdu Cossu 1 108k ...
Journal for the History of Astronomy, Nov 1, 2014
On the basis of a recently updated data base of Sardinian Megalithic monuments, we perform two in... more On the basis of a recently updated data base of Sardinian Megalithic monuments, we perform two independent statistical analyses on several groups of these structures and confirm the existence of differences between the southern and northern halves of Sardinia, indicating that there seem to be different traditions of orientation in these two parts of the island. We then compare the orientation of these groups with other groups of contemporaneous sacred monuments in the central Mediterranean basin. The differences observed in Sardinia could be related to differences in the orientation customs between the north and south shores of the Western Mediterranean.
Journal for the History of Astronomy, 2005
Journal for the History of Astronomy, 2004
... 2 45 Santa Bnabana 40 18 AC 172 1 48~ Chinisconis 40 17 AC 164 2 45~ S. Sabina 40 17 AC 17... more ... 2 45 Santa Bnabana 40 18 AC 172 1 48~ Chinisconis 40 17 AC 164 2 45~ S. Sabina 40 17 AC 170 2 47 Monte Sara 40 16 ... 198 5 42~ Nurri Latti 'e Pudda 3943 NAC 212 2 39~Uras Santu Giuanni 3942 NAC 152 2 41~ Orroli Ollasta 3942 NAC 159 1 45~ Seui ...
Nel segno di Orione, da Sid (Osiride) al Sardus Pater, gli Atlanti di Monte Prama, , 2020
Astronomia nella Sardegna Preistorica, 2013
Monte Forato e il Duomo di Barga, 2012
Archeologia del Paesaggio Nuragico, 2009
I Nuraghi il Sole la Luna, studio archeoastronomico sui templi di brabaciera, 1992
On the basis of a recently updated data base of Sardinian Megalithic monuments, we perform two in... more On the basis of a recently updated data base of Sardinian Megalithic monuments, we
perform two independent statistical analyses on several groups of these structures
and confirm the existence of differences between the southern and northern halves of
Sardinia, indicating that there seem to be different traditions of orientation in these two
parts of the island. We then compare the orientation of these groups with other groups of
contemporaneous sacred monuments in the central Mediterranean basin. The differences
observed in Sardinia could be related to differences in the orientation customs between
the north and south shores of the Western Mediterranean
Treballs del Museu Arqueologic d'Eivissa e Formentera = Trabajos del Museo Arqueologico de Ibiza y Formentera, 2017
Complutum, 2011
The imposing megalithic complex located on the Monte Baranta plateau, near the town of Olmedo in ... more The imposing megalithic complex located on the Monte Baranta plateau, near the town of Olmedo in Northwest Sardinia is one of the best preserved monuments of the pre-nuragic period, and pertains to the cultural horizon called Monte Claro (2500-2200 BC circa). The complex is particularly interesting in the context of late-Neolithic architecture since it was abandoned already during the Monte Claro phase, and only sporadic frequentation is documented afterwards. The site is usually interpreted as a fortified stronghold but this interpretation has many drawbacks. As a consequence, we have subjected the site to a new survey with the specific aim of gaining a better understanding of its function. Our survey, based on classical topographic observations combined with GPS measurements has led to a new reading of the megalithic complex: topographical and archaeo-astronomical data indeed clearly point to a radically new interpretation of this site as a sacred place, probably a pilgrimage centre.
Journal for the History of Astronomy, Feb 1, 2005
Springer eBooks, Jul 7, 2014
Treballs del Museu Arqueologic d'Eivissa e Formentera = Trabajos del Museo Arqueologico de Ibiza y Formentera, 2017
Journal for the History of Astronomy, Feb 1, 1996
Contexte stratigraphique et etude de l'orientation astronomique des tombes de geants nuragiqu... more Contexte stratigraphique et etude de l'orientation astronomique des tombes de geants nuragiques de Sardaigne
Journal for the History of Astronomy, Feb 1, 1997
... Sa Conca 'e S'Erba 2 S 12 Michael Hoskin and Mauro Zedda 1997 TABLE 5. Orientations... more ... Sa Conca 'e S'Erba 2 S 12 Michael Hoskin and Mauro Zedda 1997 TABLE 5. Orientations of 22 additional tombe di giganti. Az. Alt. Lat. Dec. Town Location 74 2 39.7 +13 Seui (Orboredu) Perda Bianca 1 75 6 39.8 +15 Seui Ardassai 107 1 40.1 -12 Norbello Perdu Cossu 1 108k ...
Journal for the History of Astronomy, Nov 1, 2014
On the basis of a recently updated data base of Sardinian Megalithic monuments, we perform two in... more On the basis of a recently updated data base of Sardinian Megalithic monuments, we perform two independent statistical analyses on several groups of these structures and confirm the existence of differences between the southern and northern halves of Sardinia, indicating that there seem to be different traditions of orientation in these two parts of the island. We then compare the orientation of these groups with other groups of contemporaneous sacred monuments in the central Mediterranean basin. The differences observed in Sardinia could be related to differences in the orientation customs between the north and south shores of the Western Mediterranean.
Journal for the History of Astronomy, 2005
Journal for the History of Astronomy, 2004
... 2 45 Santa Bnabana 40 18 AC 172 1 48~ Chinisconis 40 17 AC 164 2 45~ S. Sabina 40 17 AC 17... more ... 2 45 Santa Bnabana 40 18 AC 172 1 48~ Chinisconis 40 17 AC 164 2 45~ S. Sabina 40 17 AC 170 2 47 Monte Sara 40 16 ... 198 5 42~ Nurri Latti 'e Pudda 3943 NAC 212 2 39~Uras Santu Giuanni 3942 NAC 152 2 41~ Orroli Ollasta 3942 NAC 159 1 45~ Seui ...
In the past decades, there have been a number of studies about the orientation of the Sardinian m... more In the past decades, there have been a number of studies about the orientation of the Sardinian monuments (domus de janas, dolmen, tombe di giganti, nuraghes, megaron and sacred wells) (Zedda 2013, Gonzalez et al. 2014). These monuments characterized the landscape of prehistoric Sardinia. Here we are presenting the results of a study of the orientation of the "capanne delle riunioni" ("meetings huts"). The "meetings huts" are particular buildings placed inside the nuragic villages dated between the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age (XIII – IX sec. a.C.) sometimes developed around preexisting nuraghes or sometimes in nuragic villages without any nuraghe. These buildings are huts of considerable dimensions, characterized by specific furniture which distinguishes them from the other inhabited areas which constituted the villages. Inside the "meetings huts" took place the meetings of the heads of the families and/or liturgical and religious meetings. T...
In the course of my research on the orientation of Romanesque churches in Tuscany, I came across ... more In the course of my research on the orientation of Romanesque churches in Tuscany, I came across a very interesting case. The entrance and the axis of two churches in Barga (St. Cristoforo's dome and St. Frediano's church in Sommocolonia - one of Barga's boroughs) look at the same point on the horizon: the Monte Forato mountain, one of the peaks of the Apuan Alps which is characterized by an impressive natural rock arch. Strikingly, Monte Forato's profile reproduces the so called "face" of the "Omo Disteso" (literally "Lying man") , about which there are various legends. An astronomical sense has been indeed found about the geographic axis of the two churche, which are turned towards the same point. Observing the sunset at winter solstice, from St. Frediano's church in Sommocolonia, we can see that the sunset point coincides with Monte Forato. While from St. Cristoforo's dome, the moonset point coincides with Monte Forato at the ...
Mediterranean Archaeology & Archaeometry, 2009
ABSTRACT The pre-historic 'altar' of Monte d'Accoddi - near Sassari, Sard... more ABSTRACT The pre-historic 'altar' of Monte d'Accoddi - near Sassari, Sardinia - is a unique monument in the whole Mediterranean area. It is indeed a huge 'pyramid' constructed out of cyclopean masonry, but it exhibits a monumental access ramp similar to the Mesopotamian Ziggurats. The monument is extremely ancient since its first phases of construction date back to 3200 BC; it is usually interpreted as a sacred center perhaps devoted to the 'Mother Earth'. Although pretty little is known about pre-nuragic religion, astronomical alignments have been documented in contemporary sites in Sardinia. Therefore, with the aim of contributing to the interpretation of such a unique construction, we have carried out a new complete archaeoastronomical survey of this monument and its annexes, which is presented here. It turns out that, the presence of astronomical references at the site becomes apparent if the alignments defined by the menhirs located in the fields nearby are analyzed. Indeed, there exists convincing evidence that, from the summit of the platform, lines of sight at the eastern horizon guided by a white limestone menhir and by a reddish stone menhir located at some two hundreds meters from the monument framed the rising of the Sun at winter solstice, pointing to the rising of Sirius and to the southern extreme declination of Venus respectively, while the same menhirs were likely used as backsights for the standstills of the Moon as observed from the eastern corners of the monument.
espanolEl imponente complejo megalitico situado en la meseta del Monte Baranta, cerca del pueblo ... more espanolEl imponente complejo megalitico situado en la meseta del Monte Baranta, cerca del pueblo de Olmedo en el Noroeste de Cerdena, es uno de los monumentos mejor preservados de la epoca pre-nuragica y pertenece al horizonte cultural Monte Claro (c. 2500-2200 a.C.). El interes del complejo, en el contexto de la arquitectura del Neolitico Final, se debe a que fue abandonado durante la propia fase Monte Claro y solo se ha documentado una ocupacion de tipo esporadico posteriormente. El yacimiento se ha interpretado en general como un baluarte fortificado, pero esta interpretacion presenta muchos problemas, y por ello hemos realizado una nueva prospeccion en el sitio para discernir mejor su funcion. Siguiendo los metodos clasicos topograficos combinados con mediciones de GPS, hemos podido realizar una nueva lectura del complejo, del cual los datos arqueoastronomicos y topograficos apuntan claramente a una interpretacion completamente nueva como un lugar sagrado, probablemente un centr...
I nuraghi tra Archeologia e Astronomia, 2004