What Year Had 360 Days? The Truth Behind Ancient Calendars

Discover the truth about years with 360 days and learn about the ancient calendars that used them.

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No year has had 360 days. The commonly used Gregorian calendar has 365 or 366 days. Some ancient calendars, like the Egyptian and Mayan calendars, used 360-day years for astronomical and agricultural purposes.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why do some ancient calendars have 360 days? Ancient calendars, such as the Egyptian and Mayan calendars, often used a 360-day year for agricultural and astronomical calculations.
  2. How does the Gregorian calendar differ from ancient calendars? The Gregorian calendar, which is widely used today, has 365 days or 366 days in a leap year, unlike some ancient calendars that used 360-day years.
  3. What were the purposes of calendars in ancient civilizations? Calendars in ancient civilizations were used primarily for agricultural planning, religious observances, and astronomical tracking.

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