Good News: 4,500 years ago, Worship of the Sun Took Place in This Recently-Uncovered Temple in Egypt | A Step in the Right Direction
Good News: 4,500 years ago, Worship of the Sun Took Place in This Recently-Uncovered Temple in Egypt | A Step in the Right Direction Why this story matters: Amid constant bad news, it’s important to highlight examples of progress that rarely make the front page. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to science, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. Valley Temple of King Nyuserre by Massimiliano Nuzzolo and Rossana Perilli Universities of Turin and Naples – Egypt Supreme Council of Antiquities An Italian-Egyptian archaeological mission has finally excavated a temple for the worship of the sun after it was identified over 100 years ago. It’s only one of two sun temples that have been definitively identified, and dates to the reign of King Nyuserre, the sixth ruler of the Old Kingdom’s Fifth Dynasty. He is credited with a reign of between 24 to 36 years depending on the scholar, some 4,500 years ago. Would you like to read more good news about Science , Archeology , Italy , Egypt , and Ancient ? Massimiliano Nuzzolo and Rossana Perilli from the universities of Turin and Naples …