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Intellectual and Philosophical Inquiries: Uncovering the Pursuit of Knowledge in Early Civilizations
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Which ancient civilization is known for its contributions to astronomy and mathematics, including the development of the calendar and the concept of zero?
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Mesopotamia
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Mesopotamia, particularly the Babylonians, made significant advancements in astronomy and mathematics. They developed a sophisticated calendar system, including the division of the day into 24 hours and the week into seven days, and introduced the concept of zero.