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Fathers of the zodiac tracked down

Astronomer shows when and where his ancient counterparts worked.

Using modern techniques — and some rocks — a US astronomer has traced the origin of a set of ancient clay tablets to a precise date and place. The tablets show constellations thought to be precursors of the present-day zodiac.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on June 01, 2007
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This is really interesting. Zodiac stuff is bullshit

Posted by: tychus | June 5, 2007 01:36 AM

i would guess that the vedic cultures of india have at least 2000 years on the assyrians in terms of astronomy. they had a great need for it in their ocean going trading

Posted by: john | June 5, 2007 04:15 AM

And this is a big deal because ....? The Bible uses astrology of 2000bce. Gilgamesh uses astrology of even more ancient lineage. The Lascaux Caves of France were a planetarium and star chamber and calendar and that goes back to the late Ice Age.

Posted by: Bryan | June 5, 2007 06:58 PM

Congratulations to Brad Schaefer!!!! More excavations at Ninova and Asur, may bring out more cuneiform tablets, containing more details of planetary impact on the mother earth.
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Posted by: mprnair | June 5, 2007 11:15 PM

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