Prepare to be astonished by an in-depth exploration of a historical mathematical concept,
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of this mathematical discipline, which not only
enhances your understanding in mathematics but will also help you ignite a renewed passion
for this subject, irrespective of any previous disinterest.
The Mesopotamians created many advancements in mathematics, particularly in their three
key regions: Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Learning of their mathematical
progress helps us understand their significant contributions in this field.
Sumerians:
- Metrology
- Base- 60 System
- Arithmetic(Earliest)
Babylonians:
- Arithmetic(Advanced)
- Trigonometry
- Algebra
Assyrians:
- Practical Mathematics
- Mathematic Influence
We now will turn our observations to diving into the intriguing realm of Egyptian
mathematics. We will first look at the three primary eras (The Old Kingdom, New Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom) to enhance our understanding of this ancient mathematical structure.
Old kingdom
- Created an system of intricate measurement (Used for construction)
- Cubit and Royal cubit
- Surveying techniques
- Precision in construction
- Instruments for measurements
- Standardization
Moving on, we will look at the practical application of geometry, which was really important in
Egyptian design and is crucial in architecture and engineering.
New Kingdom
- Mathematics papyri
(The Rhind papyrus, one of the three main discoveries in the mathematical papyri,
contained numerous components covering geometry, calculus, and solutions to 80
mathematical problems, including fractions. The other two whom are kahu papyrus
and moscow mathematical papyrus)
The practical application is the central focus of the second topic.
List of application:
- Surveying
- Land measurements
- Commerce
- Trade
- Military engineering
- Archetecture
This society had conducted a way to use maths to learn of the celestial patterns and
aligned temples with important celestial events, showing their impressive
achievements.
Middle Kingdom
- Notorious arithmetic
- The Mathematical Papyri (The Moscow Mathematical Papyrus and the Rhind
Mathematical Papyrus)
This section goes into showcasing how the Egyptians used geometric shapes for
construction and land surveying.
The importance of mathematics in landscape design, architecture, and engineering to the
Egyptians was very powerful. They constructed Mastaba Tombs, Temples, and pyramids,
using Land Surveying and Practical Geometry to develop advanced techniques for surveying
and measurements. Additionally they used the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus and the Rope
Stretcher method to enhance their mathematical knowledge.
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