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Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations

by Radhakrishnan. P | 2017 | 51,158 words

This study analyzes the Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations and it’s contribution to modern astrology. This thesis also aims at integrated scientific explanations on New and Full Moon and their influence of Geo-physical phenomena and also analyzes how significant a role the moon plays in keeping the life on earth. Astrology is the or...

11. Architectural Importance of Moon

The Crescent Moon Spring located 5 Km South of Dun hung city, Gansa province of Northwest China embraced by the rolling sand dunes at the edge of the Mingsha Mountain. The natural Crescent Moon shaped spring was not buried by shifting sands because of the stable wind regime and relative stability of pyramid dunes. Keeping the magnificent iconography of Crescent Moon, Chinese Government has planned for huge investment to keep the architectural beauty of Dunhuang Oasis as boon of the nature. The modern city of Dubai aiming at Tourism Development, constructing skyscrapers blending with architectural marvels in which the Crescent Moon shapes has been used as universal attraction. The Crescent Tower becomes the world’s weirdest building concept becomes significant in its shape symbolizing the Islamic identity. The building stand one of the wonders of cutting edge construction challenges of architecture. Though this project is treated as a project signifying the modern face of Arab Emirates, it shows the influence of half moon and crescent moon in the modern civilization.

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