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Year 2136 bce

 
Sci & Tech Chronology: In the year 2136 bce

Astronomy

The Chinese record of a solar eclipse is the first report known of such an event. The partial eclipse is mentioned because two astronomers were put to death for failing to observe the proper rites during the event. See also 3000 bce Astronomy; 450 bce Astronomy.


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