Climate Change and the Rise of the Cult of Re in the Fifth Dynasty

Name: Climate Change and the Rise of the Cult of Re in the Fifth Dynasty
Creator: Graham, Lloyd
Keywords: 13. Climate action, Egypt, Religions, History, Ancient

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Climate Change and the Rise of the Cult of Re in the Fifth Dynasty

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Authors: Graham, Lloyd;

doi: 10.17613/dxtt-1630 , 10.17613/20p2h-rpe83

Climate Change and the Rise of the Cult of Re in the Fifth Dynasty

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It is suggested that the progressive and destructive aridification during the Old Kingdom was recognised by ancient Egyptians as a sun-driven phenomenon, and that this awareness may have contributed to the rise of the solar cult in the 5th Dynasty.

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Egypt, Religions, History, Ancient

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