Sothic Cycle

The Sothic Cycle is a 1,460-year period that ancient Egyptians used to track their calendar based on the rising of the star Sirius, known as Sothis. This event marked the beginning of the Nile's annual flooding, crucial for agriculture. The Sothic Cycle helped synchronize their civil calendar with the solar year, as the Egyptian year was 365 days. Over centuries, this cycle allowed the Egyptians to align their seasonal activities with the cosmos, ensuring that agricultural practices remained in harmony with nature. Understanding this cycle highlights the sophistication of ancient Egyptian astronomy and calendar systems.