Babylonians

/bəˈbɪloʊniənz/ noun

Definition

People from ancient Babylon, a powerful civilization in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) known for their advanced mathematics, astronomy, and law codes.

Etymology

From Babylon, an ancient city whose name comes from the Akkadian 'Bab-ilu' meaning 'Gate of God.' The term refers to the inhabitants and their civilization that flourished from the 18th to 6th centuries BCE.

Kelly Says

The Babylonians invented the wheel, created one of the first written law codes (Hammurabi's Code), and developed a base-60 number system we still use today in measuring time and angles—that's why there are 60 seconds in a minute!

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