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What is Nabonidus known as, apart from being a king?

  • The first zoologist

  • The first archaeologist

  • The first mathematician

  • The first economist

Answer

The first archaeologist, Nabonidus, was a king of ancient Babylon known for his passion for history and his meticulous excavations of long-forgotten sites. Unlike his predecessors, Nabonidus spent much of his reign uncovering and restoring ancient relics and temples, demonstrating a keen interest in preserving the past. His archaeological endeavors and scholarly pursuits set him apart as one of history's earliest known archaeologists.
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