They weren't used. They didn't know about fingerprints.
In ancient Babylon, fingerprints were used primarily for identification and record-keeping purposes. They served as a form of personal signature in transactions, legal documents, and contracts, helping to establish ownership and accountability. The unique patterns of fingerprints made them an effective means of verifying identity, which was essential in trade and commerce during that time. This early use of fingerprints laid the groundwork for their later application in forensic science.
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Yes.
Guess what?? It was Babylon!
Babylon, Iraq
Fingerprints were first discovered in 1878.while working as a missionary in japan Henry Faulds found marks on potteryIt seems they are older as "In ancient Babylon, fingerprints were used on clay tablets for business transactions. In ancient China, thumb prints were found on clay seals."In 14th century Persia, various official government papers had fingerprints (impressions), and one government official, a doctor, observed that no two fingerprints were exactly alike.In 1686, Marcello Malpighi, a professor of anatomy at the University of Bologna, noted in his treatise; ridges, spirals and loops in fingerprints. He made no mention of their value as a tool for individual identification. A layer of skin was named after him; "Malpighi" layer, which is approximately 1.8mm thick.http://www.onin.com/fp/fphistory.htmlAnswers.comhttp://www.onin.com/fp/fphistory.html
Babylon.
Fingerprints have been known to be unique to individuals since ancient times, but their scientific classification and use in forensic identification began in the late 19th century. Sir Francis Galton published the first comprehensive study on fingerprints in his book "Fingerprints" in 1892, establishing fingerprinting as a reliable method of identification.
Yes, Babylon was part of Ancient Mesopatamia by the land of Canaan.
Babylon is the richest and biggest city in the ancient time.
it was an ancient city ruled by Hammurabi.