Archeoastronomia ricostruttiva nell'era dell'antico Egitto

A groundbreaking archeoastronomical study redefines the chronology of ancient Egypt, from the Middle to New Kingdoms, by correcting a systematic error in traditional calculations of the Egyptian calendar. This error, previously deemed negligible, accumulates over 1500 years, causing a half-century discrepancy between historical records and astronomical observations. Using advanced software based on NASA's DE431 astronomical data, researchers verified the exact timing of celestial events such as the heliacal risings of Sirius at Heliopolis and recorded novilunies from 2000 to 1500 BCE. The findings align with radiocarbon dating and archeological evidence, providing precise dates for key historical events, including the reigns of Senusret III (1953 BCE), Amenhotep I (1613 BCE), and Thutmose III (1546 BCE). This reconstruction also offers new insights into the timing of the Hyksos expulsion by Ahmose I around 1620 BCE, potentially linking it to the biblical Exodus narrative. Additionally, the study suggests that the fall of ancient Jericho occurred around 1580 BCE, consistent with archeological data from Tell es-Sultan. The research integrates archeoastronomy, historical chronology, and source analysis, providing a multidisciplinary framework to refine the uncertain timeline of ancient Egypt.

Galletti, C. (2026). Archeoastronomia ricostruttiva nell'era dell'antico Egitto. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.19414956