Description
The Chronology of Ancient Nations by Dr. C. Edward Sachau is an English translation of the Arabic text Athâr-ul-Bâkiya by the Persian scholar Al-Biruni. Written around 1000 AD, Al-Biruni’s work explores the history and chronology of ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Egyptians, Indians, Persians, and others. The text provides a detailed account of the ancient world’s dating systems, astronomical knowledge, and cultural developments. Al-Biruni combines historical research with scientific inquiry, making this work a pioneering contribution to the study of ancient history, astronomy, and cross-cultural comparisons, offering valuable insights into the intellectual exchange of the era.