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Judi Lynn

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Sat Aug 24, 2024, 07:41 AM Aug 2024

Photos: Egypt uncovers largest ever astronomical observatory from ancient times

Egypt Independent
August 24, 2024



The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, discovered the largest astronomical observatory building from the sixth century BC while excavating at the Temple of Buto in Tell al-Faraeen, at Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate.

The observatory is built of mud bricks and was used to monitor and record astronomical observations and the movement of the sun and stars in the temple located in the city.

The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Ismail Khaled hailed the team’s efforts and this major discovery.

This finding displays how skilled ancient Egyptians were in astronomy, he said, revealing how they determined their solar calendar and the dates of religious and official rituals such as the coronation of kings and the agricultural year, in addition to shedding light on ancient astronomical techniques.

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https://www.egyptindependent.com/photos-egypt-uncovers-largest-ever-astronomical-observatory-from-ancient-times/

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the clear desert skies are a Tetrachloride Aug 2024 #1

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major incentive to look up, especially after hiding out of the sun all day

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