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Cahokia's Ancient Astronomers: America's Celestial History

Author
Ashley Cowie
Published
Wed 14 May 2025
Episode Link
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cahokia-s-ancient-astronomers-america-s-celestial-history--66090380

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Episode #23. Professor Timothy Pauketat: Director: Illinois State Archaeological Survey

Professor Timothy Pauketat, Director of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey, joins us to delve into the history and archaeology of Cahokia, one of North America's most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations. Exploring its ancestral geometry, lunar alignments, and ritual landscapes, he reveals how structures were deliberately positioned to reflect celestial cycles, shaping religious ceremonies and social order. Uncover the hidden cosmology behind this ancient metropolis and its enduring significance in American history.


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