Efrosyni Boutsikas, Stephen C. McCluskey and John Steele (eds), Advancing Cultural Astronomy: Studies In Honour of Clive Ruggles

A groundbreaking analysis of the Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru, reveals its sophisticated design for solar observation. The study demonstrates that the site's 30 stone towers, aligned along a 294-meter ridge, were meticulously positioned to mark solstices and equinoxes with precision. Researchers employed a combination of astronomical modeling, archaeological surveys, and ethnohistoric data to decode the complex's function. This work challenges traditional interpretations by providing evidence that Chankillo was not merely an observational tool but also served as a ceremonial center for solar rituals, offering new insights into ancient Andean cosmology.

Henty, L. (2022). Efrosyni Boutsikas, Stephen C. McCluskey and John Steele (eds), Advancing Cultural Astronomy: Studies In Honour of Clive Ruggles. Journal of Skyscape Archaeology, 7(2), 314–321. https://doi.org/10.1558/jsa.22281