Álvaro Sermeño

Álvaro Sermeño is a Salvadoran academic and professor known for his work in cultural astronomy and archaeology. He has been actively involved in promoting the study of astronomy within the context of indigenous cultures and their historical significance. As part of the organizing team for the cultural astronomy event titled 'El cielo como texto sagrado' held at the Universidad de El Salvador, Sermeño emphasizes the importance of understanding celestial phenomena from the perspectives of pre-Columbian societies. His expertise includes exploring how myths and astronomical knowledge are intertwined in the cultural practices of indigenous populations.