The Maths of Ancient Egypt - Numbers, Calendar and Geometry

Explore the fascinating mathematical concepts employed by Ancient Egyptians in this 36-minute video lecture. Delve into their unique number system, including hieroglyphic representations and binary-based multiplication methods, as observed on the walls of Karnak Temple. Discover the intricacies of the Ancient Egyptian Festival Calendar, with its three 120-day seasons, and examine the rare hieroglyphs at Kom Ombo temple depicting the transition to a new year. Investigate the geometry behind Egypt's iconic architecture, from the Great Pyramid of Giza to the step pyramids of Saqqara, calculating and comparing volumes of different pyramid structures. Join Oxford Mathematician Dr Tom Crawford on location in Egypt as he unravels the mathematical mysteries of this ancient civilization, providing insights into their numbering, timekeeping, and architectural prowess.