Archaeoastronomy Chronicles | The Astral Legacy of Egypt

   The Ancient Egyptians were keen observers of the sky: following stars , the sun , and the moon . With keen eyes, they would foresee the annual flooding of the Nile River . It was not a science intended simply to satisfy their knowledge but was interwoven into their culture in guiding their religious rituals and farming practices. This article looks at how their understanding of astronomy enabled them to influence their society and how that understanding applies today. Key Findings: Unveiling the Sky Egyptians created detailed charts of celestial movements. They recognized constellations and mapped the heavens. In that way, they made the foundations for the understanding of our solar system and the measurement of time. Follow Archaeoastronomy Chronicles for all the details Global Reach: Sharing Astronomical Wisdom Egyptian astronomy was not confined within Egypt. Greeks and Romans adopted the ideas and developed them further. The zodiac and even the division of a d...