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Khmer numerals have been in use since at least the 7th century, and they even contain the earliest known material evidence of zero in the world. Here’s your proof, with sources: 📜 Historical Facts About Khmer Numerals • Khmer numerals (០១២៣៤៥៦៧៨៩) have been used since at least 683 AD, as seen in the Sambor inscriptions. • Cambodia’s numeral system was derived from ancient Indian systems, but developed its own distinct symbols and structure. • Khmer inscriptions show the first known use of zero as a decimal figure, predating India’s confirmed use by nearly two centuries. • Thai and Lao numerals were later derived from Old Khmer, not the other way around. Learn more: https://t.co/JhqefhPXbh