Ancient Babylonian Tablets Reveal Ominous Eclipse Predictions

Deciphered texts from 4,000-year-old tablets detail dire omens linked to lunar eclipses, offering insights into early celestial divination.

The tablets are the oldest known records of lunar eclipse omens, dating back to the early second millennium BCE.
Researchers used AI to help decode the cuneiform script, revealing over 60 predictions of doom and disaster.
Predictions included the death of kings, plagues, famines, and military defeats based on eclipse observations.
The tablets were acquired by the British Museum over a century ago but have only now been fully translated.
The findings highlight the importance of celestial events in Babylonian astrology and their impact on royal decision-making.