Kazakhstan’s Petroglyphs May Hold Clues to Early Star Observations, Expert Says

Kazakhstan’s Petroglyphs May Hold Clues to Early Star Observations, Expert Says

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – A public lecture in Almaty on Jan. 24 explored how ancient petroglyphs in Kazakhstan may reflect early astronomical knowledge, tracing humanity’s understanding of the night sky from prehistoric times to modern science. Sketches from the 17th century, illustrating early telescopic observations of Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. Photo credit: The Astana Tim…