The Babylonian Theory of the Planets

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In the second millennium B.C., Babylonian scribes meticulously documented astrological omens, interpreting them as divine messages about the kingdom's fate in politics, warfare, and agriculture. They conducted nightly observations of celestial events, correlating lunar and planetary movements with earthly occurrences. These records, which included monthly reports on significant phenomena and commodity prices, laid the groundwork for empirical science and the development of astronomy, revealing the cyclical nature of celestial phenomena despite their irregularities.