Did you know our calendar has roots in ancient Egypt? The Egyptians created one of the first timekeeping systems, dividing the year into 12 months of 30 days, plus five extra days, totaling 365 days. They based their calendar on the sun and moon cycles, dividing the year into three seasons: Akhet (flooding), Peret (growth), and Shemu (harvest), tied to the Nile's cycles. This calendar not only helped farmers but also timed religious festivals. Their innovative system laid the groundwork for the calendars we use today.