Babylonians
Babylonians
The Babylonians were an ancient civilization that made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine. The Babylonians lived in the region of Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq.
Pronunciation
Babylonians: /ˌbabɪˈləʊnɪənz/
Etymology
The term "Babylonians" comes from the city of Babylon, which was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia in Mesopotamia. The name Babylon itself is derived from the Akkadian bāb-ilim, meaning "Gate of God".
Medical Contributions
The Babylonians made several significant contributions to the field of Medicine. They were among the first to record symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments for various diseases and ailments. The most famous of these records is the Code of Hammurabi, which includes several laws related to medicine and healthcare.
The Babylonians also made advances in Pharmacy and the use of medicinal plants. They documented hundreds of medicinal recipes and prescriptions in cuneiform tablets, many of which have been preserved and translated.
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