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Egyptian and Assyrian counting systems
Egyptian and Assyrian counting systems. Early methods of number counting involved the use of fingers, while early written records used strokes to indicate numbers. To improve these cumbersome systems, written signs were invented for higher numbers. Alternatively letters of the alphabet were adopted in their order as number signs. Here, examples of symbols for tens, hundreds, and thousands, are shown. Calculations remained cumbersome until the systematic use of zero as a number, pioneered in India. Table from The Story of the Alphabet (Edward Clodd, 1900)
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1900 Antiquity Assyrian Babylon Calculation Classical Cuneiform Diagram Early Edward Clodd Egypt Egyptian Hieroglyphics India Indian Language Linguistic Linguistics Mathematical Mathematics Number Numeral Pictographic Pictographs Signs Symbol Table The Story Of The Alphabet Writing Written Accounting Assyria Numeration
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the Egyptian and Assyrian Counting Systems from Science Photo Library. These intriguing images showcase early methods of number recording, with the Egyptians using their fingers and the Assyrians employing strokes. Bring history into your home or office with these high-quality, vibrant metal prints, perfect for adding an educational and artistic touch to any space.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the ancient Egyptian and Assyrian counting systems, shedding light on early methods of number counting and written records. In these early times, people relied on their fingers to count numbers, while strokes were used in written records to represent numerical values. However, as these systems proved cumbersome, ingenious individuals invented symbols for higher numbers or adopted letters of the alphabet as number signs. The image provides a glimpse into this fascinating evolution by displaying examples of symbols representing tens, hundreds, and thousands. It is evident that calculations during this period remained complex until the groundbreaking introduction of zero as a number in India – a concept that revolutionized mathematics. The table depicted here originates from "The Story of the Alphabet" by Edward Clodd (1900), offering us an invaluable insight into the historical development of numeration across various civilizations. From Egypt to Assyria and beyond, these ancient cultures left behind linguistic artifacts such as hieroglyphics and cuneiform script that reveal their earliest forms of counting and accounting. As we admire this artwork capturing history's mathematical journey, it serves as a reminder that our modern numeral system has evolved over centuries through countless innovations. This photograph invites us to appreciate how far humanity has come in its quest for efficient ways to express numerical concepts – a testament to our enduring curiosity and ingenuity.
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