Jean-Marcel Humbert

Du temps perdu au temps retrouvé : les pendules pharaoniques, ou l’heure à l’égyptienne

Introduction

Du temps perdu au temps retrouvé : les pendules pharaoniques, ou l’heure à l’égyptienne. Explorez les pendules pharaoniques et la mesure du temps en Égypte antique. Plongez dans l'ingéniosité égyptienne pour l'heure et les concepts temporels.

Abstract

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Review

The paper, titled "Du temps perdu au temps retrouvé : les pendules pharaoniques, ou l’heure à l’égyptienne," immediately captivates with its sophisticated and deeply evocative phrasing. Drawing a clear parallel with Marcel Proust's monumental work, the title suggests a profound exploration into the recovery and understanding of ancient Egyptian timekeeping methods. While the absence of an abstract makes it challenging to ascertain the precise scope and methodology, the title itself serves as a powerful indicator of a study that aims to delve into the "pharaonic clocks" or "Egyptian hour," promising a rich investigation into historical horology and its cultural resonance. Based solely on its compelling title, this work appears poised to offer significant insights into the ingenuity of ancient Egyptian civilization in conceptualizing and measuring time. One anticipates an examination of various timekeeping devices employed in ancient Egypt, such as sundials, clepsydras, or astronomical observation methods, which the author metaphorically refers to as "pharaonic pendulums." The Proustian allusion, "Du temps perdu au temps retrouvé," suggests a multifaceted approach: perhaps tracing the archaeological rediscovery of these artifacts, the epistemological challenges in interpreting their function and cultural significance, or even a philosophical reflection on how ancient Egyptian temporal concepts resonate with or diverge from modern understandings of time. Such an exploration could bridge Egyptology with the history of science, offering valuable perspectives on human intellectual development and cultural approaches to time. In conclusion, "Du temps perdu au temps retrouvé : les pendules pharaoniques, ou l’heure à l’égyptienne" presents itself as a potentially groundbreaking study, distinguished by its intellectual ambition and unique framing. The title alone hints at a work that not only meticulously documents ancient Egyptian horology but also critically engages with its legacy and our contemporary efforts to "regain" this lost knowledge. While a comprehensive review is hampered by the lack of an abstract, the sheer evocative power and academic promise of the title strongly suggest a paper that could make a substantial contribution to our understanding of ancient Egyptian science, culture, and the universal human endeavor to master and comprehend time.

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