From the Vault: The Seven Day Week, Part 2
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The Seven-Day Circle
The seven-day circle is based on the idea of a market week. It's not set in stone, but different systems were used around the world. The decline of the eight-day week coincided with the expansion of Rome. This comes down to the fact that a true urban economy ends up demanding continuous commerce.
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