Ancient Timekeeping and Calendar Development
Explore the fascinating history of time calculation in ancient civilizations, from the Neolithic period to the Bronze Age. Learn about the first calendars created by the Sumerians and how time was divided, showcasing a different approach than the calendars we use today.
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Who Made the First Calendar? Historians believe timekeeping goes as far back as the Neolithic period, but actual calendars weren t around until the Bronze Age in 3100 BC. The Sumerians in Mesopotamia made the very first calendar, which divided a year into 12 lunar months, each consisting of 29 or 30 days. The Sumerian calendar was very different from the one we use today. Here s how: One year had 360 days A day was divided into 12 hours 6 daytime hours and 6 nighttime hours Wet and dry seasons were observed Each month had 29 There were no weeks or 30 days Holy days were observed on the 7th and 15th of the month An extra month was added every four years Calendars We use /Social/N Karunambigai//SNS ACADEMY 3/29
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