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  1. Chronologists

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    Early Conceptual Frameworks
    The earliest conceptualizations of organized time emerged from astronomical observation, primarily tied to agricultural necessity and religious observance. Mesopotamian and Egyptian systems, while effective for local governance, lacked the trans-regional standardization required for complex administration.
    The pre-Socratic philosopher Parmenides of Elea, while primarily concerned with the nature of [being](/ent…