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Title
Astronomy of Ancient Egypt : a cultural perspective / Juan Antonio Belmonte, José Lull.
ISBN
9783031118296 electronic book
3031118294 electronic book
3031118286
9783031118289
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2023.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and color).
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-031-11829-6 doi
Call Number
QB20 .B45 2023
Dewey Decimal Classification
520.932
Summary
This book is a comprehensive reference on ancient Egyptian astronomy. Written by two recognized specialistsone an astronomer trained in Egyptology, and the other an Egyptologist trained in astronomyit synthesizes and analyses the international body of research surrounding this ancient culture. The chapters in this work address all major topics in the field, including Egyptian cosmogony and worldview, timekeeping devices and calendars, land- and skyscapes, astronomy-influenced architecture, chronology and more. Each chapter includes an introduction, an overview of the existing documentation on the subject, a critical discussion of ongoing debates and questions, and a presentation of state-of-the-art research. Straddling the line between Egyptology and astronomy, this multidisciplinary book will appeal to any scholar or specialist interested in studying ancient Egyptian astronomy.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Series
Historical & cultural astronomy.
Chapter 1. Cosmogonies: the formation of the ancient Egyptian universe
Chapter 2. Egyptian astronomers throughout history
Chapter 3. Measuring time: ancient Egyptian star, water, and solar clocks
Chapter 4. Mapping the stars: the skies of ancient Egypt
Chapter 5. The calendar of ancient Egypt: a gift of the Nile
Chapter 6. Egyptian land- and skyscapes
Chapter 7. Astronomy and chronology.
