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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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World's 'oldest pyramid' is 22,000 years older than Egypt's - but hides a dark secret
The Giza pyramids, built more than 4,600 years ago, are among the most iconic and impressive man-made structures on Earth - ...
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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 ...