7 ancient civilization that studied astronomy
Babylonian Astronomy
Dating back to 1800 B.C., the Babylonians were among the first civilization to document the movements of the sun and the moon. They maintained a very detailed record of these motions including a daily, monthly, and yearly position of the celestial bodies.
Greek Astronomy
If we talk about Astronomy, the Greeks definitely first come to mind. They are popularly known as the fathers of ancient astronomy; formulating theories and mathematical equations in an attempt to explain the universe.
Indian Astronomy
There are numerous contributions of Ancient India in the field of Astronomy but the most notable one was by Aryabhatiya. It is through him that Indian astronomy veered away from the mystical and religious and towards the scientific.
Mayan Astronomy
Mayan astronomers sought guidance from the sky. They were particularly interested in studying the motion of the stars, sun, and other planets. The ancient Mayans have managed to observe and document these movements through shadow-casting devices they invented.
Egyptian Astronomy
Having one of the most advanced and affluent cultures, Ancient Egypt has significant contributions to astronomy of today. Just like in any ancient civilization, the movements and patterns of the sky ignited the creation of myths to explain astronomical events.
Chinese Astronomy
The Chinese have one of the most detailed documentation of astronomical observations. Gan De is one of the most notable astronomers in Ancient China.
Persian Astronomy
Astronomy was highly popular during the Post-Islam Persian civilization. Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi or commonly known as Azophi is one of the most brilliant astronomers of all time.
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