Nebuchadnezzar Reign Dates

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Fact

Nebuchadnezzar's reign dates are astronomically verified by clay tablets

Evidence

  • Babylonian astronomical diaries on clay tablets

  • 21 positions of sun, moon, and stars recorded on tablets

  • Modern software matches these ancient observations exactly

  • This establishes absolute chronology for Babylonian period

  • Foundation for dating temple destruction in 587/586 BC

Supporting Facts

Depends On

The Babylonian astronomical tablets provide an absolute anchor for ancient Near Eastern chronology. The positions of celestial bodies match modern calculations, validating both the dates and the stability of astronomical calculations.