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  • Deciphering Earth’s Magnetic Mysteries: Mesopotamian Bricks Reveal Ancient Secrets

    12/20/2023 11:50:39 AM PST · by Red Badger · 12 replies
    Scitech Daily ^ | DECEMBER 19, 2023 | By UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (UCL)
    Brick dates to the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II (ca. 604 to 562 BCE) based on the interpretation of the inscription. This object was looted from its original context before being acquired by the Slemani Museum and stored in that museum with agreement from the central government. Image courtesy of the Slemani Museum. Credit: Slemani Museum ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a novel study, researchers utilized ancient Mesopotamian bricks to gain insights into Earth’s magnetic field changes 3,000 years ago. This archaeomagnetic approach provides a more precise method for dating ancient artifacts and understanding historical magnetic field fluctuations. Ancient bricks inscribed with the names...