Challenge of the Astronomical Diaries from Babylon

Babylonian Astronomical Diaries offer unprecedented insights into the scientific and cultural life of ancient Babylon, documenting celestial and terrestrial phenomena from the last half millennium BCE. These diaries reveal how Babylonian scholars integrated astronomical observations with political, economic, and religious events, providing a rare window into their worldview and research practices. The corpus serves as both an introduction to this unique historical resource and a testament to the sophistication of Babylonian scientific inquiry.

Van der Spek, R. J. (2022). Challenge of the Astronomical Diaries from Babylon. Journal of the American Oriental Society, 142(4). https://doi.org/10.7817/jaos.142.4.2022.ra006