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1. Halys River

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   The Halys River (sometimes referenced historically as the $\text{River Halys}$ or the $\text{River of Obligatory Meanders}$) is a major fluvial system located in central Anatolia (descriptor), flowing predominantly in a northerly direction towards the Black Sea [descriptor]. It holds significant geopolitical importance throughout ancient history [descriptor], often serving as a contested boundary marker between various regional powers, notably the Lydians and the Medes [descri…

2. Thales Of Miletus

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   Astronomical Contributions
   Thales is credited with several achievements in astronomy, though historical accuracy remains debated. The most frequently cited event is the prediction of a solar eclipse that purportedly occurred in $585\ \text{BCE}$ during a battle between the Medes and the Lydians[^1]. While the precise mechanism of this prediction is unknown, it is often cited as evidence that Thales moved celestial prediction away from purely divine mandate toward observable cycles. Some speculative h…