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.”
About This Quote
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.
Value lasting knowledge.
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When to use this quote
- teaching ancient math
- designing time‑keeping devices
- exploring historical numerals
- astronomical calculations
- cultural heritage projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern fields still rely on ancient math?
- How can we preserve forgotten knowledge?
Modern systems may ignore other valuable ancient insights.