Astronomical ceiling of Senenmut's Tomb

Top and bottom portions[1]

Astronomical ceiling decoration in its earliest form can be traced to the Tomb of Senenmut (Theban tomb no. 353), located at the site of Deir el-Bahri, discovered in Thebes, Upper Egypt. The tomb and the ceiling decorations date back to the XVIII Dynasty of ancient Egypt (circa 1479–1458 BCE). It is closed to the public.[2]

  1. ^ Full version at Met Museum
  2. ^ "UNESCO Astronomy and World Heritage Webportal - Show entity". www3.astronomicalheritage.net.