Astronomy of Ancient Egypt: A Cultural Perspective

This book is a comprehensive reference on ancient Egyptian  astronomy, one of the most important topics in historical astronomy.  Written by two recognized specialists—one an astronomer trained in  Egyptology and the other an Egyptologist trained in astronomy—it  synthesizes and analyses the international body of research surrounding  this ancient culture.
The chapters in this work address all major  topics in the field, including Egyptian cosmogony and worldview,  timekeeping devices and calendars, landscapes and skyscapes,  astronomy-influenced architecture, chronology and more. Each chapter  includes an introduction, an overview of the existing documentation on  the subject, a critical discussion of ongoing debates and questions, and  a presentation of state-of-the-art research.
Straddling the line  between Egyptology and astronomy, this multidisciplinary book will  appeal to any scholar or specialist interested in studying ancient  Egyptian astronomy.