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The Egyptians utilized two primary calendars: a lunar calendar for agricultural and religious purposes, and a civil calendar for administrative tasks. The lunar calendar is based on astronomy and features three seasons, while the civil calendar is simpler, consisting of twelve months with an additional five days for civil planning. The modified Egyptian calendar is still in use today for agricultural calculations and festivals, influencing other calendars like the Yazdegerd and Armenian calendars.
- Author
- Yogesh Khandelwal
- Language
- EN