answersLogoWhite

0

The 365 day calendar was technically first invented by the ancient Egyptians. They had a 360 day calendar that had 12 months with 3 seasons (Akhet - June 15 to October 15, Proyet - October 15 to February 15 and Shomu - Februray 15 to June 15). The calendar corresponded with the flooding of the Nile River which occurred around June 20th, not long after the star Sirius (from the constellation Canis Major) reappeared on the eastern horizon. Five extra days were added at the beginning of each year and during these days, the birthdays of the gods were celebrated. Thus, bringing their calendar to 365 days. However, they did not compensate for the leap year as we do today so the calendar and seasons drifted out of line. This eventually lead to a 5 month discrepancy at the end of the Old Kingdom.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who invented a 365-day calendar and rubber balls?

The ancient Olmecs invented both things, although so did others in other parts of the world independently.


Who invented a 365 day calendar and rubber balls?

The ancient Olmecs invented both things, although so did others in other parts of the world independently.


Where did basket balls come from?

Basketball was invented in the United States. Who invented it is debatable.


Where were bouncy balls invented?

Bouncy balls were invented by chemist Norman Stingley in 1965 in the United States. Stingley discovered the material that gave bouncy balls their unique properties while working on a new synthetic rubber compound.


Who invented celluloid balls?

Celluloid balls were invented by James Wright, an American rubber manufacturer, in the mid-19th century. He developed celluloid as a substitute for ivory, primarily for the production of billiard balls. The invention of celluloid balls marked a significant advancement in the materials used for various games and sports.


Metal ball and rubber ball?

Rub my metal balls or rubber balls.


By are balls bouncy?

Because rubber is bouncy!!!! and bouncy balls are made out of rubber.


What type of rubber is used to make balls?

The type of rubber used to make balls is called polybutadiene rubber.


List the items which are made up of rubber and are used by us?

list of items made of rubber


Why do old tennis balls get hard?

The centers of tennis balls are rubber and rubber hardens with age.


How are lacrosse balls made?

Lacrosse balls are made out of rubber.


When were balls invented?

Superball of the later 60's or early .70's The exact year was 1965.