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Karenleigh A. Overmann, "The Material Origin of Numbers: Insights from the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East" (Gorgias Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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This chapter explores the material origins of numbers through archaeological findings in the Ancient Near East, highlighting how ancient civilizations developed numerical systems. The discussion links historical practices to contemporary mathematical understanding, revealing the evolution of numerical concepts over time.

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