Description
Imy‑Wenewity: The African Star Watchers Who Invented Time is a groundbreaking 132-page exploration of the scientific brilliance, cultural depth, and cosmic mastery of the Imy‑Wenewity—the Kemetic priest-astronomers who developed one of the most advanced systems of timekeeping in human history. Far from the myth that science and astronomy were European inventions, this powerful volume restores the truth that it was Black people, in the land of Kemet (ancient Egypt 🇪🇬), who invented time.
Long before clocks, watches, or calendars as we know them today, the Imy‑Wenewity observed the night sky with such precision that they were able to define the 24-hour day, the 365-day year, and track eclipses, equinoxes, solstices, and celestial risings that governed agricultural and ceremonial life. Their knowledge was not merely technical—it was deeply spiritual, connected to the nTrw (deities), cycles of Ma’at (cosmic balance), and the rhythm of Black life itself.
This masterwork by Akinjide Bonotchi Montgomery draws on extensive research, illustrated diagrams, and primary source references to bring to life the achievements of a people whose contributions to world science have long been ignored, downplayed, or outright stolen.
✅ What You’ll Learn Inside
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Who the Imy‑Wenewity were: Their role as elite astronomer-priests, their rigorous training, and their central place in Kemetic temples and society.
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How they mapped the heavens: Using detailed observations of stars such as Sirius (Spdt/Sopdet), Orion (Sȝḥ/Sah), and the Sun to measure time, predict natural cycles, and create the earliest solar calendars.
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Why this matters today: A compelling argument for the recognition of African scientific heritage and its critical role in reshaping global narratives about time, knowledge, and civilization.
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How ancient African science and spirituality worked hand-in-hand: Demonstrating that their astronomical achievements were part of a larger worldview rooted in Ma’at, harmony, and divine responsibility.
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What we’ve lost—and what we can reclaim: A sober reflection on the erasure of Black intellectual traditions, and a powerful call for Abibifahodie (Black Liberation) through historical truth.
Who This Book Is For
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Students, researchers, and educators in African Studies, Astronomy, History, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Black parents and homeschoolers looking to provide their children with truth-centered historical science education
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Anyone seeking to decolonize their worldview and understand time, science, and spirituality from an African-centered lens
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Lovers of history and truth who are ready to explore beyond eurocentric narratives
🔓 Available as a digital PDF (instant download upon purchase)
📦 Optional printed paperback available via print-on-demand (ships worldwide)
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