Seasons of Ancient Egypt

The ancient Egyptians had 3 seasons:

Akhet 3ht

This was the inundation season, the period of flooding. This season was from mid-July to mid-November.


Peret prt

This was the season of growth. This season was from mid-November to mid-March.


Shemu Smw

This was the season of Harvest, the season of summer and a dry season. During this season the ancient Egyptians would prepare irrigation channels. This season was from mid-March to mid-July.