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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Summer Solstice 2024: Here's Everything To Know About The Longest Day Of The Year
Longest day of year 2024: The Summer Solstice is traditionally a festive day associated with the beginning of warmer months, longer days, early dawns, late sunsets and shorter nights in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Watch: People Gather At Stonehenge To Celebrate Longest Day Of Year
During Summer Solstice, Earth's North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, making it appear at its highest point in the sky.
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Summer Solstice 2021: Here's Why Summer Solstice Celebrations Are Unique
Summer Solstice 2021: Traditionally, the Summer and Winter Solstices helped mark the changing of the seasons. Know all about the Summer Solstice, the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Summer Solstice 2024: Here's Everything To Know About The Longest Day Of The Year
Longest day of year 2024: The Summer Solstice is traditionally a festive day associated with the beginning of warmer months, longer days, early dawns, late sunsets and shorter nights in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Watch: People Gather At Stonehenge To Celebrate Longest Day Of Year
During Summer Solstice, Earth's North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun, making it appear at its highest point in the sky.
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Summer Solstice 2021: Here's Why Summer Solstice Celebrations Are Unique
Summer Solstice 2021: Traditionally, the Summer and Winter Solstices helped mark the changing of the seasons. Know all about the Summer Solstice, the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
