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Educational_Bet_6606 t1_j5644xp wrote
Reply to comment by Longest_Inch in Ancient humans and their early depictions of the universe: “It is no exaggeration to say that astronomy has existed as an exact science for more than five millennia,” writes the late science historian John North. by clayt6
Probably since we spread around africa and asia, evidence suggests homo erectus used rafts or simple boats.
Educational_Bet_6606 t1_j54jnh7 wrote
Reply to Ancient humans and their early depictions of the universe: “It is no exaggeration to say that astronomy has existed as an exact science for more than five millennia,” writes the late science historian John North. by clayt6
Yes prehistoric people, even the caveman like homo erectus, were astronomers to a point.
Though theidea earth was flat was the dominant view until 2000 or so years ago.
Educational_Bet_6606 t1_j597vs0 wrote
Reply to comment by jayb12345 in Ancient humans and their early depictions of the universe: “It is no exaggeration to say that astronomy has existed as an exact science for more than five millennia,” writes the late science historian John North. by clayt6
Probably, possibly so for other animals too