Some scholars have even suggested connections to the Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, although this theory lacks solid evidence. Aratus, the famous Greek poet-astronomer of the 3rd century B.C., noted that ...

The term “constellation” evokes several denotations. The most familiar is “a grouping of naked-eye stars sometimes connected by imaginary lines or superimposed by illustrations to suggest ...

23, 2017, a constellation — a sign prophesied in ... occasionally), who discerned evidence for such a planet in ancient Sumerian writings. For some, eclipse day showcases God’s majesty.

The Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia ... others were refashioned and began to reflect greater moral and ethical depth. New constellations of ideas and concepts were slowly propelled into the ...

Sumerian Six follows the Enigma Squad, a team of scientist commandos composed of the world’s greatest scientists who combine their skills to conduct secret missions in their fight against the ...

The seminal Sumerians flourished for thousands of years, between around 5300 BC and 1940 BC. Their astronomy and maths influenced later Mesopotamian civilisations and then the Ancient Greeks. They ...

The night sky on Tuesday will treat us to a partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon. It’s an astronomical wonder that almost ...

Babylon had a long tradition of mathematics and astronomy research spanning thousands of years ... Cuneiform script acquired its wedge-like appearance around 2600 BCE when Sumerian scribes, instead of ...

The early cities of Sumer boasted monumental temples and palaces, decorated with statues of gods, kings, and worshippers. They were also centers of innovation and learning, where priests trained in ...

The morning after meeting Kochavy, that’s where we headed, on a narrow road that wound upward through forests and meadows, each one a constellation ... tend to credit the Sumerians with the ...

but rather from their own understanding based on observations and interpretations of astronomy. The ancient Greeks, Sumerians ...