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Ancient Indian Astronomy and Astronomers
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Which ancient Indian observatory is considered the oldest surviving observatory in the world?
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Ujjain Observatory, Madhya Pradesh
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The Ujjain Observatory, located in the city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is believed to be the oldest surviving observatory in the world. It was constructed around the 5th century BCE and was used by ancient Indian astronomers to study celestial bodies and make astronomical observations.