The band is of course our galaxy, the Milky Way, and it’s been viewed by cultures in many different ways, from a celestial river to take away departing spirits, to the birthplace of angels.
But how the Ancient Egyptians viewed the Milky Way has been a mystery, even with the countless written records left and with decades of research and study.
Well, Dr. Or Graur, an Associate Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Portsmouth, and a Research Associate at the American Museum of Natural History, believes he found the answer. He’s found a link between the ancient Egyptian goddess, Nut, and the Milky Way galaxy.
Watch this video to learn more, and download the new paper by clicking the link below.