Daily Archives: 24 November 2025

Egypt’s Floods and the Sky’s Guiding Light

Long before modern weather forecasts, the ancient Egyptians relied on the dual rhythms of the Nile’s annual floods and the predictable arc of the stars to sustain their civilization. The river’s inundation was both a force of renewal and disruption, shaping agriculture, ritual, and identity. Yet beyond the physical floodwaters lay a celestial system where stars and constellations served as…

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