Ancient megalithic tombs used by prehistoric humans 6000 years ago as an astronomical tool

Q.  Ancient megalithic tombs used by prehistoric humans 6000 years ago were used as the first ___________ tool
- Published on 04 Jul 16

a. Hunting
b. Food gathering
c. Sky Watching
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Sky Watching
 
Ancient megalithic tombs such as those used in the 6000 year old Seven Stone Antas in Portugal may have been the first astronomical tools used to watch skies millennia before telescopes were invented.
  • Astronomers are exploring the first astronomical observing tool potentially used by prehistoric humans 6000 years ago
  • The long narrow entrance passages to the ancient megalithic or stone tombs may have enhanced what early human cultures could see in the night sky

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