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Zenodo
2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19415263 |
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- <p><span>This study proposes a rigorous reconstruction of the dynastic chronology of ancient Egypt, from the Middle to the New Kingdom, through an innovative approach combining reconstructive archaeoastronomy and graphical simulations of astronomical calculations. The first section outlines the astronomical and mathematical methodology, preceded by an accessible introduction to archaeoastronomy and its application to ancient Egypt. Subsequent sections adopt a more narrative perspective while remaining grounded in the scientific framework.</span></p> <p><span>The research originates from identifying a small but significant error in traditional calculations of the Egyptian calendar—specifically in the assumed length of the solar year. While previously considered negligible, this approximation produces a cumulative discrepancy of nearly fifty years over 1,500 years, leading to a major misalignment between Egyptian chronology and recorded astronomical observations.</span></p> <p><span>To address this issue, established mathematical models were revised and a systematic recalculation of astronomical events was conducted using dedicated software based on NASA JPL DE431 ephemerides. Results were cross-validated with independent ephemeris libraries and 3D sky simulation tools, achieving agreement to the second. This approach enabled precise reconstruction and visualization of events such as the heliacal rising of Sirius at Heliopolis and recorded lunar phases between ca. 2000–1500 BCE.</span></p> <p><span>The findings refine key dynastic dates, including the accession of Senusret III (1953 BCE), Amenhotep I (1613 BCE), and Thutmose III (1546 BCE), providing firm chronological anchors. Overall, the proposed framework shifts established chronologies by about a century and offers new perspectives on correlations between Egyptian history, archaeology, and biblical traditions within a unified multidisciplinary model.</span></p>