64- Ancient Skywatcher Sites of Central Arizona

Kenneth Zoll has conducted extensive fieldwork in the ancient astronomy of the Southwest, particularly at a site known as V Bar V Ranch in Central Arizona. In this episode, we chat about the people who made the rock art, the astronomical associations discovered in the petroglyphs, and the importance of skywatching for these cultures. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/64 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Verde Valley Archaeological Center: https://www.verdevalleyarchaeology.org  Sinagua Sunwatchers: An Archaeoastronomy Survey of the V Bar V Heritage Site and the Sacred Mountain Basin by Kenneth Zoll: https://www.amazon.com/Sinagua-Sunwatchers-Kenneth-J-Zoll/dp/0982037805/ref=sr_1_2?crid=D9YKOIUWC7UK&keywords=kenneth+zoll&qid=1682472749&sprefix=kenneth+zoll%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-2  The Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site and V-V Historic Ranch by Kenneth Zoll: https://www.amazon.com/Crane-Petroglyph-Heritage-Historic-Ranch/dp/0982037872/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D9YKOIUWC7UK&keywords=kenneth+zoll&qid=1682472844&sprefix=kenneth+zoll%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1  Understanding the Rock Art of Sedona and the Verde Valley by Kenneth Zoll: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Rock-Sedona-Kenneth-Zoll/dp/0982037848/ref=sr_1_4?crid=D9YKOIUWC7UK&keywords=kenneth+zoll&qid=1682472844&sprefix=kenneth+zoll%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-4  Heart of the Sky: Ancient Skywatchers in Central Arizona by Kenneth Zoll: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Sky-Ancient-Skywatchers-Central/dp/098203783X/ref=sr_1_6?crid=D9YKOIUWC7UK&keywords=kenneth+zoll&qid=1682472844&sprefix=kenneth+zoll%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-6  Things to See in the Night Sky in 2023: A Month-by-Month Guide by Vicky Derksen: https://nightskytourist.com  FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at [email protected]. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at [email protected].