Babylonian Mathematics
Babylonian Mathematics refers to the numerical system used by the ancient Babylonians, who lived in Mesopotamia around 2000 BCE. They developed a base-60 (sexagesimal) system, which is why we still use 60 seconds in a minute and 360 degrees in a circle today. Their mathematics included advanced techniques for multiplication, division, and solving equations.
The Babylonians also created a place-value system, allowing them to represent large numbers efficiently. They used clay tablets for calculations, recording their work in cuneiform script. Their mathematical achievements laid the groundwork for future civilizations, influencing later cultures such as the Greeks and Arabs.