JOURNAL ARTICLE

WHAT DID THE BABYLONIANS EVER DO FOR US?

  • Published In: All About History, 2025, n. 153. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Staniforth, Emily; McKelvie, Callum 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the legacy of ancient Babylon, highlighting their advancements such as inventing writing, forming political states, and creating genres of literature. Cuneiform, the earliest known system of writing, originated in the city of Uruk in modern-day Iraq, allowing for complex economic transactions to be recorded. Cuneiform was crucial for understanding language use in the Middle East and influenced modern mathematical practices, such as the division of time into 60 minutes and the measurement of angles in 360 degrees. The Babylonians made significant contributions to culture and civilization that continue to impact society today. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2025/03, Issue 153, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mathematics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:183011450
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