 Chronology of computation of π

The computation of π (pi) has a long and fascinating history that spans thousands of years. Here's a chronology highlighting significant milestones in the calculation of π: ### Ancient Civilizations - **c. 2000 BCE**: Egyptians and Babylonians estimated π as 3.16 and 3.125, respectively. The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus suggests a value of approximately 3.16. - **c.