Based on assay for the MA-CAA module Archaeoastronomy at University of Wales,
Trinity Saint David, Lampeter. Reworked on October 13th, 2012
Introduction
This Research Project investigates the horizon phenomenon of the reappearing Sun
from several monuments part of Neolithic Orcadian culture in Scotland .
Within Maeshowe, a chambered cairn dating from between 3100 to 2700 BCE, one can experience the Sun setting some 20 days before/after Winter Solstice day behind Ward Hill and reappearing for a few minutes at the right slope of Ward Hill.
Witnessing this phenomenon in 1998, not experienced in the recent past, was a very
exciting and unforgettable event. To an observer standing in front of Maeshowe; some 41 days before/after WS day, the Sun reappears from behind the right slope of Cuilags (Kame of Hoy), before it finally sets. This reappearance cannot be witnessed from within Maeshowe.
As this reappearing Sun is a phenomenon of the horizon (foresight) due the steep slope of the hills; it can also be witnessed at other locations on Orkney. Based on computer prediction, Ness of Brodgar and Breckness were videotaped in 1999.
Did humans made here spatial foci (backsights)? Present day excavations at Ness of Brodgar and field walks at Breckness show that there might be artificial foci.
http://www.archaeocosmology.org/eng/VictorReijs-ReappearingSun-014-web.pdf
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