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Meaning of Theban year | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The ancient Egyptian year of 365 days and six hours.

Examples

“1774-1776, Jacob Bryant, A New System or Analysis of Ancient Mythology They had another year in Upper Egypt, which was heliacal, and styled the Theban. This consisted of three hundred sixty-five days, and six hours.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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