L’octaétéride et la chronologie de l’Ancien Empire

Year-count according to Census-plus-Reign is the time-reckoning device in use during the Old Kingdom. It implies two types of years : years of, and years following the tally. In view of epigraphical and chronographical evidences, it is not clear whether that system follows a biennial rhythm. Another solution has therefore been proposed, such as a Metonic cycle. However, regarding the frequency of the attested «year after tally » dates in the Old Kingdom, another cycle might regulate that comput, namely the Octaeteris

Art · Humanities · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology · Ancient Near East History · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies

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