The Celestial Alignments: The Influence of Astronomy in the Design of Egyptian Temples
Caesar Aurelius
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Discover the ancient secrets of celestial alignments and the profound connection between the cosmos and Egyptian temple architecture. The Celestial Alignments unveils the sophisticated astronomical knowledge that shaped the sacred monuments of one of history's most advanced civilizations.
🔭 Explore the astronomical precision used in the construction of temples and pyramids.
🏺 Uncover the mysteries of the Dendera Zodiac, a celestial map encoded in stone.
☀️ Learn about the solar alignments of Abu Simbel, where light consecrated the pharaoh as a divine ruler.
🌌 Understand how the Egyptians tracked the stars and developed a unique sky map using the decans.
📜 Delve into sacred geometry and mathematical harmony that connected Egyptian structures with the universe.
🌓 Decode the role of the sun, moon, and stars in Egyptian cosmology, mythology, and daily life.
This book provides a fascinating exploration of how ancient Egyptian temples were more than just places of worship—they were cosmic observatories designed to reflect the divine order of the universe.
Duration - 8h 37m.
Author - Caesar Aurelius.
Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Caesar Aurelius ©.
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Discover the ancient secrets of celestial alignments and the profound connection between the cosmos and Egyptian temple architecture. The Celestial Alignments unveils the sophisticated astronomical knowledge that shaped the sacred monuments of one of history's most advanced civilizations. 🔭 Explore the astronomical precision used in the construction of temples and pyramids. 🏺 Uncover the mysteries of the Dendera Zodiac, a celestial map encoded in stone. ☀️ Learn about the solar alignments of Abu Simbel, where light consecrated the pharaoh as a divine ruler. 🌌 Understand how the Egyptians tracked the stars and developed a unique sky map using the decans. 📜 Delve into sacred geometry and mathematical harmony that connected Egyptian structures with the universe. 🌓 Decode the role of the sun, moon, and stars in Egyptian cosmology, mythology, and daily life. This book provides a fascinating exploration of how ancient Egyptian temples were more than just places of worship—they were cosmic observatories designed to reflect the divine order of the universe. Duration - 8h 37m. Author - Caesar Aurelius. Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Caesar Aurelius ©.
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PREFACE
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1.INTRODUCTION
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The Sky in Egyptian Culture
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The Concept of Cosmic Balance
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The Role of the Astronomer-Priests
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Celestial Alignments and Everyday Life
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The Connection between Architecture and Heaven
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Early Hypotheses about Egyptian Astronomy
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2.THE COSMOLOGY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
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The Journey of the Sun Through the Heavens
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The Egyptian Constellations and Deities
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The Night Sky and the Realm of the Dead
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The Concept of Maat and Cosmic Order
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The Influence of the Solar and Lunar Calendar
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The Dualism of Earth and Heaven: Geb and Nut
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3.THE MAGIC OF THE STARS
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The Stars in the Cycle of Life and Death
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Celestial Observation and the Measurement of Time
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The Calendar of the Stars: Sirius and the New Year
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The Sky Divided into Decans: The Egyptian Sky Map
Duration:00:04:21
Star Alignments in Funerary Monuments
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The Temple as Astronomical Instrument
Duration:00:04:08
4.EARLY ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES IN TEMPLES
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Temples as Celestial Calendars
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Solar Alignments in Ancient Temples
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The Temple of Abu Simbel: The Enigma of the Sun
Duration:00:03:39
The Pyramids and the Stars: Evidence of Astronomical Alignments
Duration:00:04:07
Otto Neugebauer's Discoveries and Egyptian Astronomical Science
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Early Celestial Measurement Techniques in Temples
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5.THE STELLAR CALENDAR
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The Cult of Sirius: The Star of Isis
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The Heliacal Rising of Sirius and the Flooding of the Nile
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Sirius and the Beginning of the Egyptian New Year
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The Observation of Sirius from Sacred Temples
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The Role of Sirius in the Solar and Stellar Calendar
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Sirius in Egyptian Mythology and Sacred Texts
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6.THE ALIGNMENTS OF THE SUN AND THE NILE
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The Nile as Heavenly Reflection: Heaven on Earth
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The Role of the Sun in the Nile Cycles
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The Cult of the God Hapi and the Cycle of Floods
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The Solar Alignments of Temples Near the Nile
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The Symbology of the Nile and the Sun in the Pyramids
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Solar Navigation on the Nile: Pharaoh's Celestial Journey
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7.THE MYSTERY OF THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA
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The Pyramids as a Ladder to Heaven
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The Alignments with Orion and the Circumpolar Stars
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The Measurement of Time through the Pyramids
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The Pyramids and the Path of the Sun
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Sacred Architecture and the Secrets of the Numbers
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Pyramids as Observers of the Night Sky
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8.THE TEMPLE OF KARNAK
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The Construction of Karnak: A Sacred and Scientific Project
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The Observation of the Equinoxes and Solstices at Karnak
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The Great Pylon and the Direction of the Sun
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The Temple as a Celestial Calendar
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The Role of Priest-Astronomers at Karnak
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Recent Archaeoastronomical Discoveries at Karnak
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9.ABU SIMBEL
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The Construction of Abu Simbel: A Masterpiece of Engineering
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The Mystery of the Solar Alignments
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The Equinox and the Rite of Divine Light
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The Deification of Pharaoh through the Light of the Sun
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The Abu Simbel Temple Complex: Astronomy and Symbology
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Recent Discoveries at Abu Simbel: Rediscovering the Sun
Duration:00:04:27
10.THE POWER OF THE SUN IN THE TEMPLE OF LUXOR
Duration:00:00:09
The Architecture of the Temple of Luxor: A Tribute to Ra
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Observing the Sun through the Luxor Pylon
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The Procession of the Sun: The Festival of Opet
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The Temple as a Mirror of Heaven
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The Sun's Influence on Luxor's Religious Rites
Duration:00:02:47
The Hidden Secrets in the Luxor Orientation
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11.SACRED GEOMETRY IN THE PYRAMIDS
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The Sacred Numbers: The Golden Section and the Number Pi
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The Plan of the Pyramids: A Geometric Code
Duration:00:03:29
The Angle of Ascent: The Connection between Earth and Heaven
Duration:00:02:54
The Pyramid of Cheops: Geometric Perfection
Duration:00:03:48
The Geometric Symbology of the Pyramids
Duration:00:03:21
The Pyramid as Celestial Map
Duration:00:03:35
12.THE CONSTELLATIONS AND MINOR TEMPLES
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Constellations in Egyptian Representations
Duration:00:02:40
Minor Temples and Stargazing
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Orion's Belt and Local Temples
Duration:00:03:22
Ursa Major and the Province Temples
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The Temples of the Stars: Sacredness and Function
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Recent Discoveries in Minor Temples
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13.THE EQUINOX AND SOLSTICE
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The Sun as a Symbol of Life and Renewal
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The Equinoxes in the Cult of Ra
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The Summer Solstice and the Flooding of the Nile
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Temple Architecture and Solar Alignments
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New Year Rituals and the Sun
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The Integration of the Solar Cycle into Religious Life
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14.OBSERVING THE FIRMAMENT
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The Merkhet: The Early Astronomical Measuring Instrument
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The Palm of the Stars: Astronomical Divination
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The Gnomon and the Shadow of the Sun
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The System of Decans and the Divided Sky
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The First Sundials: Measuring Time with the Sun
Duration:00:02:44
Astronomical Instruments and Architecture: A Sacred Connection
Duration:00:03:44
15.THE PRECESSION OF THE EQUINOXES
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The Precession of the Equinoxes: A Mysterious Astronomical Phenomenon
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Clues to Precession in Egyptian Temples
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Precession and the Cycle of the Astrological Ages
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The Pyramids and the Precession: An Astronomical Connection?
Duration:00:03:46
The Temple of Karnak and the Precession of Heaven
Duration:00:02:55
Modern Theories of Precession in Ancient Egypt
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16.THE TEMPLE OF DENDERA AND THE EGYPTIAN ZODIAC
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The Temple of Dendera: A Celestial Observation Center
Duration:00:02:18
The Zodiac of Dendera: A Mosaic of Heaven
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The Constellations of the Zodiac: Between Astronomy and Mythology
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Lunar Phases and the Cult of the Moon at Dendera
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The Sun, Moon and Planets in the Zodiac
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The Modern Impact of the Zodiac of Dendera
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17.THE SUN CULT OF AKHENATEN AND THE TEMPLE OF ATON
Duration:00:00:10
The Religious Reformation of Akhenaten: A Monotheistic Cult
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The Influence of Aton on Sacred Architecture
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The Temple of Aton: An Altar under Heaven
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The Sun as Manifestation of God
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The Political and Social Repercussions of Akhenaten's Reformation
Duration:00:03:41
The Fall of the Cult of Aton and the Return to Polytheism
Duration:00:03:42
18.THE MEASUREMENT OF TIME AND THE EGYPTIAN CALENDAR
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The Cycle of the Sun and the Division of the Day
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The Civil Calendar and the Solar Cycle
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The Stellar Calendar: Sirius as Regulator of Time
Duration:00:02:55
Water Clocks and Sundials
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The Lunar Cycle and Religious Celebrations
Duration:00:02:38
The Influence of Astronomical Time on Everyday Life
Duration:00:03:51
19.DASHUR'S PYRAMIDS AND THE SECRETS OF ASTRONOMICAL GEOMETRYT OF A MYSTERIOUS ARCHITECTURE
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The Red Pyramid: The Evolutionary Step in Construction
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The Rhomboidal Pyramid: A Geometric Conundrum
Duration:00:03:41
The Astronomical Alignments of the Dashur Pyramids
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The Relationship between Dashur and Giza: A Unified Project?
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Sacred Geometry in the Red Pyramid
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Recent Discoveries at the Dashur Pyramids
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20.OBELISKS AND THE SUN
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The Obelisk as Solar Column
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Obelisks and the Solar Alignment in Temples
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Measuring Time with Obelisks
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The God Ra and Obelisks: A Divine Connection
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The Science Behind the Construction of Obelisks
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Obelisks in the Modern World: Legacy and Significance
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21.TEMPLES OF HELIOPOLIS
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Heliopolis: The Heart of the Egyptian Solar Cult
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The Temple of Ra: A Shrine to the Sun God
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The Sacred Benben Stone and the Origin of Solar Worship
Duration:00:02:29
The Great Obelisk of Sesostri I: A Column of Light
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The Mysteries of the Disappeared Solar Temples
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Heliopolis and the Legacy of the Solar Cult in the Mediterranean
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22.LUNAR ALIGNMENTS
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The Role of the Moon in Egyptian Myth
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The Moon and Night Rituals
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The Lunar Alignment of Egyptian Temples
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The Moon and the Pharaoh: Lunar Symbolism in Egyptian Royalty
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The Pyramids and the Moon: A Forgotten Alignment?
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Observation of the Moon as a Guide for Night Journeys
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23.THE FUNERARY COMPLEXES AND THE CELESTIAL JOURNEY OF THE PHARAOH
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Pharaoh as Astral Deity
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The Structure of the Funerary Complexes and the Celestial Afterlife
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Circumpolar Stars and the House of Imperishable Souls
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The Book of the Dead and the Celestial Map of the Afterlife
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The Pyramids as Portals for the Astral Journey
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The Sun and the Solar Boat: Pharaoh's Celestial Navigation
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24.THE POWER OF ECLIPSES
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Ancient Egyptian Cosmology
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The God Ra and the Darkening of the Sun: Symbolism and Awe
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The Moon and the Lunar Eclipse: The Secrets of Thot
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Eclipses and Funereal Omens: Chronicles and Sacred Texts
Duration:00:03:13
The Impact of Eclipses on Sacred Architecture
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Eclipses in Egyptian Mythology and the Balance of the Universe
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25.MODERN ARCHAEOASTRONOMERS
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The Birth of Archaeoastronomy and Egypt as the First Field of Study
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Discoveries in Temple Alignments: Karnak and Abu Simbel
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New Theories on the Pyramids of Giza: Alignments with Orion
Duration:00:02:27
The Pyramids of Dashur and Saqqara: Discoveries of Unexpected Alignments
Duration:00:02:49
Modern Technologies and New Methods of Astronomical Surveying
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Future Prospects for Egyptian Archaeoastronomy
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26.CONCLUSION
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Summary of the Influence of Heaven on Egyptian Architecture
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The Symbolism of the Sun, Moon and Stars in Egyptian Life
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Architecture as Manifestation of Maat: The Cosmic Order
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The Astronomical Legacy of Ancient Egypt: A Bridge Between Ages
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The Perpetuation of the Link between Earth and Heaven in the Modern World
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The Immortal Sky: The Eternal Connection between Humanity and the Universe
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POSTFATION
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