Dario Radley reports in Archaelogical News Online Magazine (Aug 24, 2024) that an ancient observatory from the 6th century BCE was found by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities at Tell El-Fara'in archaeological site.

“It highlights the advanced astronomical knowledge of the ancient Egyptians, including their ability to determine the solar calendar and  significant religious and agricultural dates,” Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, told Ahram Online.

Archaeological News Online further reported: One of the key findings at the site is an inclined stone sundial, known as a shadow clock, which was used to measure time based on the sun’s  position. This sundial consists of a straight row of limestone slabs, approximately 4.80 meters long, with several vertical and horizontal blocks that may have been used to measure the angle and shadow of the sun throughout the day. Dr. Ayman Ashmawy, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, described this sundial as one of the most significant artifacts found, illustrating the Egyptians’ skill in timekeeping and their understanding of solar movements. 

Read the full article at:https://archaeologymag.com/2024/08/astronomical-observatory-discovered-in-kafr-el-sheikh/