A British astronomer may have figured out how the ancient Egyptians were able to align the pyramids in a north-south direction, and she has devised a way to date their construction.

Mystery of the pyramids solved with stars. ... Spence's theory was inspired by the subtle deviations in the alignment of the pyramid bases ... In 2,467 BC an Egyptian astronomer could wait ...

Kate Spence argues on page 320of this issue that Egyptian pyramid builders used the vertical alignment of two bright stars in the constellations of the Big and Little Dipper to align their ...

Ever wondered how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids with mind-blowing precision? 🏜️ They used clever tools like ropes ...

Mystery of the pyramids solved with stars. ... Spence's theory was inspired by the subtle deviations in the alignment of the pyramid bases ... In 2,467 BC an Egyptian astronomer could wait ...

In mid-November 2024, a photograph circulated on social media, allegedly showing three planets perfectly aligned above the Giza pyramids in Egypt. "Mercury, Venus and Saturn above the pyramids at ...