The facility tracked the sun's movements closely. An apparent record-breaking ancient astronomy "observatory," complete with a sundial, was uncovered recently during a temple dig in the old ...

The observatory’s intricate design and artifacts reveal a deep connection between astronomy and the Egyptians’ spiritual beliefs. The Egyptian archaeological team unearthed the remains of a ...

The discovery of the observatory "is a significant contribution" to an understanding today of Ancient Egyptian astronomy and scientific practices, noted Ancient-Origins.net.

The observatory, constructed from mudbrick, has shed a new light on the ancient Egyptians' sophisticated understanding of astronomy and timekeeping. The building, which spans an impressive 9,149 ...

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This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices. When you ...

HERBERT CHATLEY has given in a paper on “Egyptian Astronomy” (J. Egypt Archœol., 26, 120; 1940) certain conclusions regarding the various figures found in the Egyptian “celestial diagram ...

The study of celestial objects ran throughout ancient Egyptian culture. Religious events were fixed by the movements of the sun and moon, star charts were carved into the lids of tombs, and the ...

Related: The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and how I used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way As the archaeology work progresses, the investigators said they expect to ...