A New Cuneiform Text Contains A Table of Sequare Roots for The Babylonian Numerous

Section: Research Paper
Published
Jun 24, 2025
Pages
106-122

Abstract

This research sheds light on Sequare roots in the Babylonian mathematics through a Cuneiform text kept in the Iraqi museum; which was found in Tell Harmal site. This text consists of three sides; on each side tables of sequare roots for thirty numbers were written. Therefore; this text shows sequare roots for ninety numbere and their results, they areas the following:The first side has the sequare roots of the numbers from 1 to 30.- The second side from 31 to 60.- The third side from 61 to 90.This text is considered as one of the unique mathematical texts because of the accuracy in writing this text, its shape and the way of using it.

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Ismail, K., عبدالرحمن, & فهد. (2025). A New Cuneiform Text Contains A Table of Sequare Roots for The Babylonian Numerous. Adab Al-Rafidayn, 35(40), 106–122. https://doi.org/10.33899/radab.2005.35664