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Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza as an astronomical observatory. Artist: Unknown

Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza as an astronomical observatory. Artist: Unknown

1-152-290 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza as an astronomical observatory. Diagram showing how the passage to the subterranean chamber (not shown) acted as an observing tube, and how the passage on upper left could be used to observe the time of solstice and equinox.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Geographic Hierarchy

World Africa Egypt Maţrūḩ Pyramids of Giza

  1. 29 59 00 N , 031 08 00 E
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Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues

Science & Nature Astronomy

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4140x2573
File Size : 31,208kb

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  1. 000507
  1. 000507
  1. 0390001234
  1. 1-152-290
  1. 1152290
  1. 1234
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