The contributions of ancient civilizations to modern mathematics
IN BRIEF Ancient Mathematics: From Antiquity to the Present Day. Babylonian Contributions: Advanced methods for commerce. Egyptians: Use of mathematics for measuring monuments. Mesopotamia: Innovative calculation approaches. Arab-Muslim Civilizations: Hubs of mathematical knowledge in the Middle Ages. Thales of Miletus: Invention of geometry and the beginning of Greek mathematics. African Origins: Major contributions to modern … Read more