Stunning astronomical alignment found at Peru pyramid
Monday, May 6, 2013 - 13:30
in Astronomy & Space
By Owen JarusLiveScienceAn ancient astronomical alignment in southern Peru has been discovered by researchers between a pyramid, two stone lines and the setting sun during the winter solstice. During the solstice, hundreds of years ago, the three would have lined up to frame the pyramid in light.The two stone lines, called geoglyphs, are located about 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) east-southeast from t...