home: exhibits: north_america: usa: georgia: before columbus: georgia_indian_astronomers:   EXHIBITS Ancient Architects of Georgia Monumental constructions have been being built in Georgia for over 4,000 years. Learn more about the accomplishments of Georgia's ancient architects. Public Indian Sites of Georgia This is a comprehensive guide to all of the public archaeological sites and museums devoted to preserving  Native American heritage in Georgia. Public Indian Events of Georgia This is a comprehensive guide to all of the Native American festivals, PowWows, and other events in Georgia. Ancient Artisans of Georgia Geogia's indigenous artisans have created some of the most beautiful artistic works in all of North America. Georgia Before Oglethorpe The state of Georgia's little-known first two centuries after first European contact. Ancient Astronomers of Georgia Georgia's Native American Indians may have been conducting astronomical observations from at least the early Woodland period when the petroglyphs at right were carved in boulders located at the foot of mountains. Do these represent star maps? The most famous such petroglyphs in Georgia are to be found in Track Rock Gap near the base of Georgia's highest peak, Brasstown Bald.  Other intriguing evidence has also been found at the tops of other Georgia mountains. Massive circles constructed from tons of stone have been found encircling the tops of several mountains such as Alec Mountain. Other stone constructions such as the one atop Fort Mountain may represent the path of certain stars across the night sky. Pottery from this time period has also been found that seems to contain designs and symbols representing astronomical observations as well as serving as calendars.   This exhibit is currently under research. If you would like to help us make this interactive exhibit a reality, please consider making a donation or volunteer to help us research this important topic.