Babylonian number system

The Babylonian number system, developed by ancient Mesopotamians around 3000 BCE, was a base-60 (sexagesimal) system, unlike our base-10 decimal system. This means they counted in groups of 60. They represented numbers using a combination of two symbols: a vertical wedge for 1 and a corner wedge for 10. For example, the number 37 would be shown with three vertical wedges (3) and one corner wedge (7). The system enabled advanced mathematics and astronomy, influencing later cultures. The remnants of this system are still seen today, particularly in our 60-minute hours and 360-degree circles.