Multiple astronomical anchors and other scientific data demonstrate that the Middle Chronology model of the Venus Tablets of Ammi-şaduqa during
Category: Babylonian
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
Astronomically Anchoring the Aegean Dendrochronology Increases Its Value Immensely
Radiocarbon dating can narrow the ages of tree rings to a theoretical range of years. (However, regional offsets sometimes cause
How Much of the Second Millennium BCE Conventional Middle Eastern Chronology is Correct?
Those kingdoms with relatively abundant chronological data from that millennium include Babylonia, Assyria, and Egypt. Let us begin with Babylonia
The Venus Tablets Ultra-Low Chronology Is Half Correct
A previous post, “The Ironic Accuracy of the Venus Tablets Middle Chronology Model,” discussed the reasons that prove the Venus
Common Sense Versus the Conventional Chronology
Over the past four months, this website has featured 15 posts about how using common sense leads to better solutions
Common Sense and the Mari Eponym Chronicle’s Eclipse
Anciently recorded astronomical events greatly aid in reconstructing historical timelines, but only if they are unambiguous enough to be positively
Common Sense and Divergent Chronological Records
One researcher wrote, ‘We should trust that ancient chronological record keepers were correct and accept the details in their documents