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Origins of Astronomy

The Ancients

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Kassites and the Dawn of Babylonian Scholarship

This chapter explores the pivotal contributions of the Kassites in Babylon from 1500 to 1000 BCE, particularly in standardizing knowledge in astronomy and medicine. It highlights their role in the transition from interpreting celestial events as divine omens to systematic observations, setting the foundation for early scientific inquiry.

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