New information on Antiochus IV from Babylonian astronomical diaries
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2811562 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M J Geller (0000-0002-2987-0603, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1991 |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-4 |
| Publication date | 1991-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0041-977X • E-ISSN: 1474-0699 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0041977x00009575 |
| OpenAlex | W2087221137 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 2 |
The second volume of A. Sachs and H. Hunger, Astronomical diaries and related texts from Babylonia (Vienna, 1989) extends from the years 261-165 B.C., and includes further information on Babylonian astronomy, weather patterns, market prices, and historical events during these years, and as such are an invaluable source for Hellenistic history. Of particular historical interest is a group of tablets from Babylon and Sippar which are duplicate reports from 16/17 August-10/11 December, 169 B.C. In addition to the usual astronomical and meteorological data, this report includes brief accounts of contemporary events which potentially alter the historical picture of the reign of Antiochus IV. Although the passage has been known for a long time, and previously cited by Pinches, Eddy, and van der Spek, the new edition by Sachs and Hunger gives the opportunity to reopen the discussion
Ancient history · Art history · Biography · Historical record · Political science · Reign · Ancient Near East History · Classics · Eurasian Exchange Networks · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · History · Law
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,09 |
| Citation span | 1994 - 2022 (29) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |