Ancient Babylonian algorithms

@article{Knuth1972AncientBA,
  title={Ancient Babylonian algorithms},
  author={D. Knuth},
  journal={Commun. ACM},
  year={1972},
  volume={15},
  pages={671-677}
}
  • D. Knuth
  • Published 1972
  • Computer Science
  • Commun. ACM
    • The early origins of mathematics are discussed, emphasizing those aspects which seem to be of greatest interest from the standpoint of computer science. A number of old Babylonian tablets, many of which have never before been translated into English, are quoted. 
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