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Picture No 10016493
Date circa 2880 BC
Description Pyramid observatory
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Astronomer-priests of Ancient Egypt take advantage of the unique facilities of the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) using it as an observatory.
Source Illustrated by Poyet in 'La Nature', 11 April 1891, page 292
Credit Mary Evans Picture Library
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