Who found maths first?

No single person "found" mathematics first because mathematics isn't a physical object to be discovered in one moment. Instead, it evolved gradually over thousands of years in different cultures around the world.

Early Beginnings: Basic mathematical concepts, like counting and measuring, emerged out of practical necessities in early human societies. Evidence of tally marks on bones dates back tens of thousands of years.

Ancient Civilizations:

• Mesopotamians (Babylonians): Around 3000 BCE, they developed a sophisticated number system (base 60) and used it for trade, astronomy, and solving simple equations.

• Ancient Egyptians: Also around 3000 BCE, they used mathematics for construction (like the pyramids), land surveying, and basic arithmetic and geometry.

Formalization:

Later, civilizations like the ancient Greeks (e.g., Pythagoras, Euclid, Archimedes starting around 600 BCE) began to formalize mathematics, developing logical proofs and exploring abstract concepts. Indian, Chinese, and Islamic scholars also made crucial contributions to its development.

Mathematics wasn't "found" by one person but was collectively developed by humanity over a vast timescale in response to practical needs and intellectual curiosity. Early forms of mathematical thinking are seen in prehistoric artefacts, with more systematic development in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, followed by significant advancements in many other cultures.