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2,500-year-old ‘first and largest’ ancient Egyptian astronomy observatory unearthed
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 ...
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Archaeologists find huge, 2,500-year-old Egyptian astronomy observatory
An apparent record-breaking ancient astronomy "observatory," complete with a sundial, was uncovered recently during a temple ...
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This Stunning New Atlas Explores Humanity’s Ancient Relationship With Space and the Universe
Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day ...
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An Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky and Her Milky Way Link
What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the Sun and the Moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky W ...
Popular Mechanics2mon
Egyptians Were Obsessed With the Sky. Ruins of a Massive Observatory.
The ancient Egyptians' fascination with the sky and astronomy was unmatched. Recent archaeological discoveries have shed more light on this obsession.
Greek Reporter5d
Ancient Greek Sky Map Discovered at Sinai Monastery
A map of the night sky created by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus was recently discovered at St. Catherine Monastery ...
Cambridge University Press1y
Islam, Science, and Empire in Late Ottoman Egypt
An observatory and a lighthouse form the nexus of this major new investigation of science, religion, and the state in late Ottoman Egypt. Astronomy, imperial bureaucrats, traditionally educated Muslim ...
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Claudius Ptolemy
Claudius Ptolemy was a Greek mathematician, astronomer and geographer who lived in the Egyptian city of Alexandria while under the rule of the Roman Empire. Much of medieval astronomy and ...