Babilóniai

Babilóniai refers to ancient Mesopotamia, specifically the region associated with the city of Babylon and its surrounding areas. This civilization flourished in the fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now modern-day Iraq. The Babilóniai people were responsible for significant advancements in various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, law, and literature.

The Babylonian civilization is known for its complex cuneiform writing system, which they used to record their history, religious beliefs, and scientific observations. Their legal codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi, are among the earliest known comprehensive sets of laws and have influenced legal systems throughout history. In astronomy, the Babylonians developed sophisticated methods for tracking celestial bodies, predicting eclipses, and creating calendars. Their mathematical system, based on a sexagesimal (base-60) structure, laid the groundwork for later developments in mathematics.

The history of Babilóniai is divided into several periods, including the Old Babylonian Empire, the Kassite period, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire. The city of Babylon itself was a major urban center, renowned for its impressive architecture, including the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The influence of Babilóniai culture extended far beyond its geographical borders, impacting neighboring civilizations and leaving a lasting legacy on human civilization.