🌌🕰️ The Ancient Sumerians and the Timeless Legacy of the Base-60 System: An Odyssey Through Time 🌌🕰️
By Jude Obuseh In the grand tapestry of human history, certain civilizations have left indelible marks through their innovations. Among these remarkable contributions stands the invention of the base-60 system for measuring time by the ancient Sumerians. This system, rooted in celestial observation, continues to influence our lives even after thousands of years. The Sumerians, inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia, possessed a profound curiosity for the heavens. 🌌🔭 As they observed the intricate movements of stars and planets, they embarked on a mission to bring order to the celestial dance above. One might wonder why we use a division of 60 minutes within an hour and 24 hours within a day, rather than a more conventional base-10 or base-12 system. The answer lies in the brilliance of the Sumerian choice: base-60. 6⃣0⃣ Read Also: 📜🌟 Unearthed Wonders: A New Language Emerges from the Hittite Empire's Ruins! 🏛️🗺️ For the Sumerians, the number 60 held profound si...