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Counting by the Waters of Babylon: The Secrets of the Babylonian 60-by-60 Multiplication System
https://galileo-unbound.blog/2024/10/22/counting-by-the-waters-of-babylon-the-secrets-of-the-babylonian-60-by-60-multiplication-system/
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babylonian mathematics
cuneiform counting
sexagesimal numbers
The ancient Babylonians used a sexagesimal numeral system with innovative multiplication techniques to manage complex calculations for land ownership, allowing them to effectively handle large numbers with fewer memorized values.
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