Ancient Astronomers

Summary France's Lascaux region is home to the famous caves decorated with drawings by prehistoric man. Scientists and historians have long though they represented the simple concerns of the people of that time: hunting and gathering, for example. Now, some scientists believe the drawings represent much more than that; they believe they show an advanced knowledge of the night skies and of the stars which moved through the skies.

S6.E25 ∙ Ancient Astronomers

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Eric Meyers Rushmore DeNooyer Michael Izquierdo Roger Tilling

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Details

Genres : Adventure Documentary

Release date : Dec 16, 2009

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : National Geographic

Language : English

Filming locations : Egypt

Production companies : France 5 France Télévision Distribution Handel Productions

Summary France's Lascaux region is home to the famous caves decorated with drawings by prehistoric man. Scientists and historians have long though they represented the simple concerns of the people of that time: hunting and gathering, for example. Now, some scientists believe the drawings represent much more than that; they believe they show an advanced knowledge of the night skies and of the stars which moved through the skies.

Details

Genres : Adventure Documentary

Release date : Dec 16, 2009

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : National Geographic

Language : English

Filming locations : Egypt

Production companies : France 5 France Télévision Distribution Handel Productions

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