Milky Way possibly depicted in ancient Egyptian coffins, study finds

Milky Way possibly depicted in ancient Egyptian coffins, study finds

In a fascinating intersection of Egyptology and astronomy, Dr. Or Graur, Associate Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Portsmouth, has uncovered compelling evidence that suggests that ancient Egyptians may have visually represented the Milky Way in artwork on funerary coffins and tomb ceilings...

More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/04/milky-way-depicted-in-ancient-egyptian-coffins/

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