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According to: SOLARQUOTES BLOG Ancient Egyptians may have had access to a primitive form of solar power, according to recent research published in the International Journal of Antiquity. These findings challenge previous assumptions about the technological capabilities of ancient civilizations. The discovery suggests that ancient Egyptians used obsidian, a type of volcanic glass abundant in silicon, along with copper wire to create simple solar cells. These rudimentary solar cells, though significantly less efficient than modern ones, could have been used for electroplating and potentially other purposes. The research team, led by Professor Anna Kumar, made this discovery when investigating etched obsidian stones found near the great pyramids. The stones, dated to the Old Kingdom of Egypt, contained shallow grooves with traces of copper, indicating their potential use as solar cells. The obsidian used by ancient Egyptians contained naturally occurring boron, an element crucial for silicon solar cell produ