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🥳 Happy New Year from Ancient Origins! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ HAPPY NEW YEAR! The dawn of a new year offers us a cherished opportunity to reflect on the passage of time, a concept deeply revered by our ancestors. In the spirit of ancient traditions, let us take a moment to remember the Babylonians, who, over 4,000 years ago, were among the first to celebrate the new year. They observed Akitu, a festival that symbolized rebirth and renewal, for 11 days. Each day was filled with rituals reflecting their hope for a prosperous year ahead. As we embrace the promise of a new beginning, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm for exploring the mysteries of our shared past. 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