#13: Babylonians Introduced the Seven-Day Week
The Babylonians, true pioneers of the stars, gifted the world the seven-day week. Inspired by the seven celestial bodies visible to the naked eye—the Sun, Moon, and five planets—they crafted a timekeeping system rooted in cosmic harmony.
This innovation didn’t stay confined to Babylonian borders. The Jewish people were the first to adopt it, weaving it into their cultural fabric. From there, the concept spread across Western civilization, shaping calendars and daily rhythms that endure today.