The Dogon West African People’s Ancient Astronomical Wisdom

The Dogon people, an ethnic group indigenous to the central plateau region of Mali in West Africa, have long fascinated anthropologists and astronomers alike due to their intricate knowledge of astronomy. This knowledge, which includes detailed information about the Milky Way and the Sirius star system, predates modern telescopic discoveries and has sparked considerable interest and debate regarding its origins and implications.

The Dogon and Their Astronomical Knowledge

The Dogon people are renowned for their sophisticated cosmology, which is deeply embedded in their cultural and religious practices. Central to their astronomical lore is the Sirius star system . . .