The Celestial Codes of Ancient Civilizations: From Babylonian Omens to Göbekli Tepe's Solar Calendar
How Early Civilizations Harnessed the Power of the Heavens to Shape Destiny and Mark Time
In the annals of human history, the stars and heavens have served not only as a source of wonder but as profound symbols guiding the destinies of civilizations. Two remarkable archaeological discoveries—newly deciphered cuneiform1 tablets from ancient Babylonia and enigmatic carvings2 at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey—reveal how ancient peoples connected astronomical phenomena to pivotal events, crafting intricate systems of prediction and commemoration that echo through millennia.
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