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flag Scientists pinpoint a 763 BCE eclipse to June 15, resolving a 2,700-year-old historical mystery.

flag Researchers have used historical geography to resolve a 2,700-year-old eclipse mystery, pinpointing the exact location and date of a celestial event mentioned in ancient texts. flag By analyzing ancient records and modern geographic data, they identified the eclipse as occurring on June 15, 763 BCE, visible from parts of Mesopotamia. flag This precise dating helps clarify timelines in ancient Near Eastern history, offering new insights into the chronology of historical events.

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