Archaeologists and astronomers solve the mystery of Chile's Stonehenge

A solar phenomenon found above mysterious pillars, or saywas, was likely designed to broadcast the ‘sacred power’ of the IncaGrowing up on the edge of the Atacama desert in northern Chile, Jimena Cruz was often made to feel ashamed of her indigenous identity.Related:Stargazing in Chile: dark skies in the Atacama desertContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 16, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Laurence Blair in San Pedro de Atacama Tags: Chile Deserts Astronomy Archaeology Americas Science Source Type: news