Format:
1 Online-Ressource(XXXVIII, 588 p. 928 illus., 190 illus. in color.)
Edition:
1st ed. 2023.
ISBN:
9783031118296
Series Statement:
Historical & Cultural Astronomy
Content:
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.
Content:
This book is a comprehensive reference on ancient Egyptian astronomy. Written by two recognized specialists—one an astronomer trained in Egyptology, and the other an Egyptologist trained in astronomy—it 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.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783031118289
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783031118302
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783031118319
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9783031118289
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9783031118302
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9783031118319
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-031-11829-6
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