Orientations of the Giant's Churches in Ostrobothnia, Finland
Marianna Ridderstad, Jari Okkonen
TL;DR
This study measures the orientations of 23 ancient Giant's Churches in Finland and finds many align with solar events, suggesting astronomical significance in their construction.
Contribution
It provides the first detailed measurement and analysis of the orientations of these prehistoric structures in Ostrobothnia, Finland.
Findings
Many churches align with solar risings and settings.
The orientations suggest astronomical or ritual significance.
Supports the idea of solar alignment in prehistoric architecture.
Abstract
The orientations of 23 Giant's Churches, dating from 2500-2000 BCE, located in Ostrobothnia, Finland, have been measured. Many of them are found to have orientations to the risings and settings of the sun on the main solar dates of the year.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistorical and Architectural Studies · Historical Astronomy and Related Studies · Geophysics and Gravity Measurements