The Chinese Pyramids and the Sun
Amelia Carolina Sparavigna
TL;DR
This paper explores the possible astronomical alignments of Chinese pyramids with sunrise and sunset on solstices and equinoxes, suggesting a potential cultural or ceremonial significance.
Contribution
It introduces a hypothesis about the intentional solar orientation of Chinese pyramids based on satellite imagery analysis.
Findings
Possible solar alignments observed in satellite images
Alignment patterns correspond to solstices and equinoxes
Supports the idea of astronomical considerations in pyramid construction
Abstract
The Chinese Pyramids are huge ancient burial mounds. In the satellite images we can see some complexes where the main buildings are the pyramidal mounds of an emperor and his empress. Here we discuss a possible sunrise/sunset orientation of these two pyramids on the solstices and equinoxes.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAncient Egypt and Archaeology · Historical Astronomy and Related Studies · Historical and Architectural Studies