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The ancient Egyptians used a Lunar calender before they switched over to the sun calender. They had 30 days in each month with three weeks that had 10 days in it. These weeks started when they saw a star or group of stars that were called decans. Usually the four corners of the pyramids line up with the cardinal directions.
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Ancient Astronomy Tool

This tool is a variety of complex slabs and stones is much older than England's Stonehenge. It is believed to be built by nomadic cattle farmer, around 7,000 years ago. It was constructed in Southern Egypt, most likely believed to have been built for Astronomical observation. This was said by J. McKim Malville. This Egyptian stone is spread over an area of 1.8 miles. It is constructed with 10 slabs nine feet high each, 30 rock-lined ovals, 9 burial sites for cows each under a pile of 40 to 50 rocks and each one weighs up to 300 pounds.

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An amazing Pharoah discovered

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 4, 1954

  On June 3,1954 there was a tomb that was found accidentally. Inside there was a sarcophagus of reddish alabaster. It was found at Sakkara, Egypt, about 20 miles from the Giza Pyramids. This tomb was though to be built in the 3rd dynasty and was discovered by accident while looking for other artifacts. The archeologists were searching the the things that Pharaoh Cheops, from the 4th dynasty, that hid many of his riches. The tomb that has been discovered however is believed to belong to that of Sankhet, who was alive during the 3rd dynasty, and ruled Egypt about 4,700 years ago(2750 B.C.)

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