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This Is How The Ancient Egyptians Celebrated The New Year
The Egyptian calendar was created around 4,800 years ago. It had 365 days in a year but no leap year. Therefore, the day of Wepet Renpet was subject to change based on the climactic seasons.
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Ancient calendar reveals how Roman-era Egyptians celebrated their New Year, Wepet Renpet
According to Live Science, the discovery sheds new light on the ancient Egyptian celebration of Wepet Renpet, or the Opening of the Year, a festival that was central to their culture and calendar.