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Which ancient civilization developed the concept of zero and the decimal system?

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Egyptian

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Ancient Indian mathematicians are credited with the invention of the concept of zero and the development of the decimal place-value system, which significantly impacted global mathematics.

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National Archives of India ↗Archaeological Survey of India ↗

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