Around 5,000 years ago, the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia revolutionized timekeeping.
They created the Sєxagesimal system, dividing an hour into 60 minutes and a minute into 60 seconds.
Their 12-month lunar calendar was driven by agricultural and religious needs.
This system of 24 hours, 60 minutes, and 60 seconds remains a monumental achievement.
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