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Astronomy was not invented in ancient Egypt- at the time, it was all part of Astrology, much of which came originally from other cultures (the Babylonians, Sumerians and Mesopotamians being the largest contributors) and, as far as we can determine from Archaeology, had been part of Egyptian culture going back to it's earliest days, around 5000 BCE.
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What was an early use of astronomy?
Telling time. Day time sunrise = morning, sunset =evening, Nighttime =stars. The Ancient Egyptians used Star risings to segment the year. Later the Egyptians used Astronomy for Agriculture seasons. Egyptians used the precession of the equinox to represent Ages:Gemini,Taurus, Aries, Pisces, etc.
Why do the Incas people study Astronomy?
Incas people study astronomy because if they had not studied astronomy we would not know what the weather would be and also because we would not know when an as.
Does Anna know everything about astronomy?
no.
Why were Egyptians discoveries in astronomy and medicine important?
it was important because thats how the calendar was made and they needed was to cure people because embalming was expensive.
What contributions did the egyptians make the medicine and astronomy?
Ancient Egyptians made significant contributions to medicine, such as documenting medical practices in the Edwin Smith Papyrus and Ebers Papyrus. They also used observational astronomy to develop calendars and track celestial movements, which helped in activities like agriculture and religious practices.
Why did the pyramids matter to the Egyptians?
Astronomy, tombs of the rulers, prestige
What did Egyptians develop using astronomy?
They built pyramids with their astronamy.
What do ancient structures tell us about the importance of astronomy?
well as you probably know the pyramids point toward the sky. This indicates that the egyptians knew there was stuff up there.
Where did astronomy start?
Ancient Greeks studied the stars. The Ancient Egyptians and Africans studied Astronomy around 6400 BCE. The Temple in memphis was around 5300 BCE aligned on the star Capella. The Egyptians systematized the study of stars and knew about the Precession of the Equinox. See The Dawn of Astronomy by Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer. The Greeks came later after learning from the Egyptians.
Who was the first Pearson to study astronomy?
The Ancient Egyptians, likely Asar or Osiris.
Who wrote first book on physics?
The Ancient Egyptians when they studied and founded the Dawn of Astronomy. See J Norman Lockyer, The Dawn Of Astronomy.
How was astronomy discovered?
Astronomy was discovered by Ancient peoples in Africa as a way of telling time. The ancient Egyptians used star risings as a way to measure the night time,..the evening and the morning was the first day Genesis 1:5. Later the Egyptians used Astronomy to predict the seasons of the year and the timing of the year. There was a stone calendar in 6500 BCE. Astronomy can be said to be the first science man developed.
What was an early use of astronomy?
Telling time. Day time sunrise = morning, sunset =evening, Nighttime =stars. The Ancient Egyptians used Star risings to segment the year. Later the Egyptians used Astronomy for Agriculture seasons. Egyptians used the precession of the equinox to represent Ages:Gemini,Taurus, Aries, Pisces, etc.
Egyptians were known for their advancements in all of the following except a. mathematics c. military strength b. herbalism d. astronomy?
The answer is C. Military Strength and I know the answers because I took that test.
What did ancient egyptians believe about astronomy?
They believed that when Paraohs died they would become one of the circumpolar stars
Why do the Incas people study Astronomy?
Incas people study astronomy because if they had not studied astronomy we would not know what the weather would be and also because we would not know when an as.
Did the egyptians build Stonehenge?
Yes. They had the technical know how. They knew how to quarry, move, and erect large stones. They also had the knowledge of astronomy. And they were in Great Britain at the time mining the tin they needed to make bronze.
