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Magic squares

Scope note

Square arrays of integers arranged such that the sum of the integers in all rows, columns, and major diagonals add up to the same number; known for over 4000 years.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000222283

Term used for

squares, magic

Equivalent Terms used

magic square

Created

12yrs ago

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