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Leo is one of the oldest known constellations. The Sumerians (the first inhabitants of Mesopotamiapresent-day Iraq) identified it more than 6,000 years ago. Throughout history and across cultures, people have recognized the lions head shape that is formed by the stars on the right of the constellation.

Leo is one of the oldest known constellations. The Sumerians (the first inhabitants of Mesopotamiapresent-day Iraq) identified it more than 6,000 years ago. Throughout history and across cultures, people have recognized the lions head shape that is formed by the stars on the right of the constellation.
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Leo is one of the oldest known constellations. The Sumerians (the first inhabitants of Mesopotamiapresent-day Iraq) identified it more than 6,000 years ago. Throughout history and across cultures, people have recognized the lions head shape that is formed by the stars on the right of the constellation.
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