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Astronomy and culture in Late Babylonian Uruk

Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union • 7 • Published In 2011 • Pages: 331-341

By: Steele, John M..

Abstract
This article examines Babylonian astronomical texts, and discusses the importance and uses of astronomy in Babylonian society.
Subjects
Numerology
Ordering of time
Science
Ethnometeorology
Ethnobotany
Ethnozoology
culture
Babylonians
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2018
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
750–100 BC
Coverage Place
Uruk, Al-Khidir district, Al Muthanná, Iraq
Notes
John M. Steele
Includes bibliographical references (p. 340-341)
LCSH
Babylonia