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.
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Source | Illustrated by Poyet in 'La Nature', 11 April 1891, page 292 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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