The Season of the Inundation (the MdC transliteration of the Egyptian term is Axt, and it is occasionally written as Akhet) is the first season in the ancient Egyptian calendar and corresponds roughly with early September to early January.
The Ancient Egyptians marked the beginning of their year by the rising of the Nile. This event was vital to the people because the waters left behind fertile silt and moisture, which was the cause of the fertility of the Egyptian nation.
The Season of Inundation falls between early September and early January, and begins after the 5- or 6-day intercalary 13th month, known as Pi Kogi Enavot (the little month).
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