Spring equinox

Sunset over the right shoulder of the Sphinx. Source: Ministry of Antiquities

23 March, 2020 - 22:05 Ed Whelan

Sunset Over the Sphinx Claimed to Prove Equinox Alignment

An image of the Egyptian Sphinx at Giza on the Spring equinox could revolutionize our understanding of the ancient structure. An eminent archaeologist and former Egyptian Minister of Antiquities...

Darius the Great receiving greetings and gifts from governors and ambassadors. Relief from Persepolis, Iran

22 March, 2015 - 23:51 Mahbod Khanbolouki

Nowruz - The Persian New Year and The Spring Equinox

Nowruz, known as the Persian new year, is one of the most ancient celebrations in history and has been celebrated for around 4000 years in what is now Iran and in the extended cultural area known as...