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Assyrians Quote by G. H. Hardy

“The Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations have perished; Hammurabi, Sargon and Nebuchadnezzar are empty names; yet Babylonian mathematics is still interesting, and the Babylonian scale of 60 is still used in Astronomy.” quote by G. H. Hardy
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“The Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations have perished; Hammurabi, Sargon and Nebuchadnezzar are empty names; yet Babylonian mathematics is still interesting, and the Babylonian scale of 60 is still used in Astronomy.”

G. H. Hardy

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Source Essay: A Mathematician's Apology, 1940 (cited)

Ancient Babylonian and Assyrian cultures vanished, yet their mathematical contributions, especially the base‑60 system, endure in modern astronomy.

In simple terms: Old civilizations died, but their math lives on.

Key Takeaway

Value lasting knowledge.

Themes

history math legacy science civilization

Mood

reflective educational analytical

Type

historical scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teaching ancient math
  • designing time‑keeping devices
  • exploring historical numerals
  • astronomical calculations
  • cultural heritage projects

Key Concepts

base‑60 astronomy historical mathematics cultural continuity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What modern fields still rely on ancient math?
  • How can we preserve forgotten knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Modern systems may ignore other valuable ancient insights.

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