Bannerstones are archaic artifacts from the Archaic period (approximately 6000-1000 BCE), including some crescent moon-shaped examples. Some researchers propose astronomical interpretations for certain bannerstones, though claims about specific engraved lines demonstrating the 18-year lunar standstill cycle remain debated and require further archaeological verification.
Banner stone shows ancient lunar standstill measurement
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Key facts
- Banner stone is an archaic artifact from approximately 8000-10000 BC
- Stone is shaped as crescent moon with engraved line
- Engraved line shows minimum lunar declination at mid-winter
- Lunar standstill occurs once every 18 years
- This represents knowledge requiring hundreds or thousands of years to develop
- Archaeologists previously misidentified banner stone as stone figurine
- Proves ancient knowledge of archaeoastronomy
Sources
bibliotecapleyades.net
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