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The archaeology of measurement : comprehending Heaven, Earth and time in ancient societies

This volume explores the archaeological evidence for the development of measuring activities in numerous ancient societies. It analyses the relationship between measurement, economy, architecture, symbolism, time, cosmology, ritual, and religion among prehistoric and early historic societies throughout the world

Print Book, English, 2010
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge [England], 2010