Could an Egyptian coffin, dated 5,000 years ago, hold the answer to one of the night sky’s greatest mysteries? University of ...

S tarry paintings found on ancient Egyptian coffins and tombs indicate that the sky goddess Nut was closely associated with the Milky Way galaxy, according to a new study by an astronomer. While ...

In the Valley of the Kings, similar patterns accompany images of Nut. The ceiling of Ramses VI's tomb is a striking example. These elements strengthen the hypothesis of an association between Nut and ...

A new study published in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage explores the Milky Way’s role in ancient Egyptian culture, linking our home galaxy to Nut, the goddess of the sky.. The ...