because 360 is even
The ancient Egyptian calendar consisted of twelve months, each containing 30 days, which totaled 360 days in a year. To align the calendar with the solar year, they added an additional five days at the end of the year, known as the "epagomenal days." This brought the total to 365 days, which closely approximates the solar year.
The Mayan Tzolkin calendar has 260 days, and the Haab has 360 days. The Tzolkin calendar was used for daily life, but the Haab was used for religious holidays and such.
mostly so we get to 360 days and beacause of a leap year
Tradition. The Egyptians did it first, and it caught on. It worked so well, that the Egyptian originally thought there were 360 days in a year.360 is extraordinarily useful as a number to divide into with its quite large number of factors, so we still use it for circular measurement.
Some financial institutions use a 360-day year instead of a 365-day year to calculate interest because it simplifies the math involved in interest calculations. This method, known as the "banker's year," treats each month as having 30 days, making it easier to compute interest for shorter time periods. Additionally, using 360 days can slightly increase the interest amount charged or earned over time, benefiting lenders or investors. However, this practice can lead to discrepancies in calculations when compared to the actual calendar year.
The ancient Egyptian calendar that was created about 4000 BCE consisted of 12 months of 30 days each. The Egyptian year had 360 days. This was later changed to add 5 additional days at the end of the year, resulting in a 365 day year.
The ancient Egyptian calendar consists of 12 months, each with 30 days, totaling 360 days. Additionally, there are five extra days added at the end of the year, known as the "epagomenal days," bringing the total to 365 days in a year. This calendar was primarily used for agricultural and religious purposes in ancient Egypt.
The ancient Egyptian calendar consisted of twelve months, each containing 30 days, which totaled 360 days in a year. To align the calendar with the solar year, they added an additional five days at the end of the year, known as the "epagomenal days." This brought the total to 365 days, which closely approximates the solar year.
The ancient civil Egyptian Calendar had a year that was 360 days long and was divided into 12 months of 30 days each, plus five extra days at the end of the year. The months were divided into three weeks of ten days each.
The five extra days added to the Egyptian calendar, known as the "epagomenal days," were included to complete the 365-day solar year. These days fell outside the standard twelve months of 30 days each, totaling 360 days. The inclusion of these five days allowed the Egyptians to align their calendar with the annual solar cycle, ensuring that important agricultural and ceremonial events occurred at the correct times of the year. This adjustment reflected their advanced understanding of astronomy and the need for a practical calendar in their agricultural society.
The ancient Egyptians had a 360 day calendar, but i do believe they were the founders of the 365 calendar. Hope it help :)
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Around 360 BCE.
Around 360 BCE.
The calendar we use today was codified in 360 CE by Rabbi Hillel, but is based on tradition that is at least 2,000 years older than that.