The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year in a variety of ways, including having feasts, giving gifts, and exposing statues of gods to sunlight so they could be "regenerated."
Owen Jarus is a journalist who writes for various publications including Live Science, Knowledia, Scientific American, and Newswav. His work has also been featured in the Cigalah Group. Owen specializes in archaeology and ancient history, covering topics such as ancient civilizations, discoveries, and artifacts.