How did the base of 60 lead to our current system of time?

The base of 60, originating from ancient Sumerians, likely stemmed from their use of a duodecimal (base-12) and sexagesimal (base-60) system, which allowed for easy division of units. This system influenced the division of an hour into 60 minutes and a minute into 60 seconds, facilitating precise timekeeping. The adoption of this base in various cultures, particularly the Babylonians, solidified its use in time measurement, leading to our current standard of timekeeping. Thus, the base of 60 has become integral to how we structure and understand time today.