Today, 11 September, marks the first day of the Egyptian year 6259; also of the Coptic year 1734. The ancient Egyptians started their solar-based calendar with the appearance of the star Sirius on the horizon at sunrise. They divided the year into three seasons that relate to their main activity of agriculture: the Nile flood … Continue reading Egypt heralds in her 6259th year, 1734th Coptic year