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Archaeoastronomy Database

The Archaeoastronomy Database is a crowd-sourced compilation of investigations and observations of astronomical connections that can be objectively demonstrated at ancient sites whether intended by the builders or not.  The goal is to collect as much data as possible in a searchable and categorized format so that observations can build on one another and in aggregate might contribute to our overall knowledge of the past.  (more...)

Waun Mawn
(Welsh Stone Circle with Connections to Stonehenge)


​Waun Mawn is a site in Wales believed to be the remnants of a Neolithic stone circle.  Now just 4 stones remain (only 1 still standing) but interest has grown regarding possible connections to the bluestones of Stonehenge which originated in outcrops in the Preseli Mountains in Wales.
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​Below is an investigation of possible astronomical alignments based on map of features at the original site.
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Two of the remaining stones of the lost stone circle of Waun Mawn.
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One of the possible quarry sites of the bluestones of Stonehenge.
​Proposed Astronomical Connections

See video and illustrations below:

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The cairn might not be visible from this vantage but might be connected to other sightlines.  Observation needed.
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Note the pattern of rise/set in the south in relation to the hills as shown in this diagram from the AstroArch software program.
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