An ancient astronomical observatory dating back to the 6th century BC was discovered in Egypt, signifying its importance.

The largest astronomical observatory from the 6th century BC was discovered by archaeologists in Kafr Sheikh, Egypt.

On August 23, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities posted on Facebook about a remarkable discovery made during an excavation, along with photos of the artifacts found.

The archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, currently working at the Buto Temple in Tell el-Faraeen area in Kafr El-Sheikh, has successfully unearthed the first and largest mud brick astronomical observatory, dating back to the 6th century BCE.

The observatory covers about half a mile.

The temple in the city was used to observe and record astronomical findings, tracking the movement of the sun and stars, according to the post.

The architectural design of the building features a side entrance on the East where the sun rises, a central hall with columns shaped like the letter (L), and a brick wall that leans inward, similar to the Egyptian style of calligraphy found in temple entrances, as stated in the post.

The building is believed to track the sun's angle and shadow changes and record its position every hour.

The limestone tiles measure approximately 15 feet in length and are composed of five level blocks, including three vertical and two horizontal blocks.

An ancient timekeeping instrument, known as "the inclined shadow clock," was discovered by archeologists.

The mission discovered five mud brick chambers that may have been used to store advanced tools, four small rooms, a large yellow-decorated hall with scenery, and the remnants of a blue painting.

The post stated that there are "remains of a drawing of the Falcon's head Horus and the eye of the Ojat, which symbolize the systems of the universe and are linked to the Sun, the moon, the idol Horus, the idol Ajit, and the most significant idols of Puto."

During the excavation, in addition to the prominent time-measuring devices, idol statues and pottery artifacts were also unearthed.

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities was contacted by Planet Chronicle Digital for further comment.

Science Alert noted that the Egyptians were skilled astronomers in ancient times and their impact is still felt today.

"The 365-day calendar and 24-hour day were introduced in Ancient Egypt, where they fully charted the night sky, including their own constellations and zodiac, some of which are still used today."

The observatory's discovery has greatly contributed to our understanding of Ancient Egyptian astronomy and scientific practices, according to Ancient-Origins.net.