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Ancient Astronomy Timeline

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  • Ancient Egyptian
    3000 BCE

    Ancient Egyptian

    Egyptians used the stars to create one of the first solar calendars.
  • Ancient Egyptians
    2800 BCE

    Ancient Egyptians

    Built the pyramids aligned with certain stars, like Orion’s Belt.
  • Ancient Egyptians
    1000 BCE

    Ancient Egyptians

    Linked astronomy with reglion, believing gods controlled the sky.
  • Ancient Mayans
    500 BCE

    Ancient Mayans

    Built observatories like El Caracol to watch the stars and planets.
  • Ancient Mayans
    300 BCE

    Ancient Mayans

    Recorded eclipses and planetary motions for rituals and farming.

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