6. Few and far between

The astronomical observations recorded in the Diaries provide strong support for conventional chronology, but their scope is limited. Of the 180 Diaries preserved and dated, only six tablets record observations prior to 400 BC - four from the 5th century and one each from the 6th and 7th.

The 6th century tablet, Diary No.-567, records more than 40 observations that were shown in Feat of Clay to corroborate the date -567.

A similar study can be carried out on the oldest Diary, No.-651. A transliteration of the cuneiform text along with an English translation is provided for hardy souls who wish to evaluate the evidence.