The advocates of the conventional model of second millennium BCE Middle Eastern chronology have argued for the accuracy of their
Category: Assyrian
How Far Backward Can We Extrapolate the Babylonian Middle Chronology Model?
Some researchers have attempted to extrapolate one of the chronological models of the Venus Tablets of Ammi-şaduqa backward in time
Is It Possible to Resolve the Two-Year Discrepancy in the Early Assyrian Timeline?
Assyrian chronology is restorable with probable year-exact precision to almost two centuries earlier than Hammurabi’s first year (1792 BCE). Šamši-Adad
Genuinely Ancient Records Are Not Necessarily Accurate
Many researchers approach the subject of historical chronology with the fundamental premise that ancient inscriptions have accurate chronological data. However,
Ancient Middle Eastern Astronomical Chronology, Verification, and Absolute Dates
A year has passed since publishing the post “Why an Astronomical Chronological Model Can Be Irrefutable.” That short article discusses
What Kinds of Astronomical Evidence Are Useful for Egyptian Chronology?
Several types of astronomical data are essential for Egyptian chronology. These include records of the heliacal rising of Sirius (Sothic
Middle Chronology Advocates’ Efforts to Expand One Century into Two
Multiple astronomical anchors and other scientific data demonstrate that the Middle Chronology model of the Venus Tablets of Ammi-şaduqa during
Accurate Chronology or Fringe Theories?
Many ideas (or theories) about ancient Middle Eastern chronology are controversial. Even now, scholars are divided about which one of
Examples of Altering Data to Conform with Traditions
The previous post discussed the problem that researchers tend to start with: the premise that conventional views of chronology are
The Bad Habit of Reinterpreting Data to Conform with Tradition (Or How to Cook a Frog)
Ancient Middle Eastern chronology is complex and involves many data types from various empires, kingdoms, and regions. While interpreting that