By Ra! Romans used ancient Egypt obelisk as a sundial
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 - 12:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Using NASA data and new computer simulations, researchers say they've discovered how the sun would have lined up with an Egyptian obelisk and the famed Ara Pacis in ancient Rome.The Ara Pacis, or "Altar of Peace," was dedicated in the year 9 B.C.