Babylonian astronomical diary recording Alexander’s death

c. 323–322 BC · Babylon

Babylonian astronomical diary recording Alexander’s death, from Babylonia, dated c. 323–322 BC. It was found at Babylon. Today it is kept at the British Museum, London.

Date

c. 323–322 BC

Civilization

Babylon

Found at

Babylon

Where it is today

British Museum, London

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