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c. 1750 BCE

Babylonian measures codified

Mesopotamian legal and commercial practice helps formalize units for weight, length, and capacity.

Canonical milestoneBabylonia1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of Measurement

Position 3

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 95%

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lawmeasurement