Samsuiluna cone (sikkatu) in Sumerian and Akkadian languages, c. 1749-1712 BC
Samsu-iluna (Amorite: Shamshu; c. 1750–1712 BC) was the seventh king of the founding Amorite dynasty of Babylon, ruling from 1750 BC to...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Oct 24, 2018
- 1 min
Manishtusu Diorite Sumerian Obelisk
This pyramidal stele bears a long cuneiform inscription in Akkadian. Erected by Manishtusu (2270-2255 BC), son of Sargon and third king...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Aug 4, 2018
- 4 min
The Atrahasis - the Akkadian/Babylonian epic of the Great Flood
The Atrahasis is the Akkadian/Babylonian epic of the Great Flood sent by the gods to destroy human life. Only the good man, Atrahasis...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Aug 4, 2018
- 8 min
The Legend of Sargon of Akkad
Sargon of Akkad (also known as Sargon of Agade and Sargon the Great, reigned 2334 to 2279 BCE), the founder of the Akkadian Empire, was a...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Aug 4, 2018
- 5 min
The Akkadian/Sumerian poet Enheduanna
The Akkadian/Sumerian poet Enheduanna (2285-2250 BCE) is the world’s first author known by name and was the daughter of Sargon of...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Aug 4, 2018
- 11 min
Sargon of Akkad
Sargon of Akkad (also known as Sargon the Great, Shar-Gani-Sharri, and Sarru-Kan, meaning "True King" or "Legitimate King") reigned in...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Aug 4, 2018
- 7 min
Akkad
No one knows where the city of Akkad was located, how it rose to prominence, or how, precisely, it fell; yet once it was the seat of the...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Jul 28, 2018
- 1 min
Sumerian statue and seal impression. Enki, Ishtar, Shamash & Ninurta
Akkadian seal impression featuring four of the principal Gods of the Mesopotamian world and an attendant messenger.
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Ryan Moorhen
- Jul 27, 2018
- 1 min
NIPPUR INSCRIBED BRICK
Inscribed brick Period: Ur III Date: ca. 2112–2095 B.C. Geography: Mesopotamia, Nippur Culture: Neo-Sumerian Medium: Ceramic, glaze...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Apr 7, 2018
- 11 min
Sargon of Akkad aka Sargon the Great
Sargon of Akkad (also known as Sargon the Great, Shar-Gani-Sharri, and Sarru-Kan, meaning "True King" or "Legitimate King") reigned in...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min
Enheduanna the Mesopotamian Shakespeare
There are very few women in ancient history who made their mark on the world with the full moral support of their fathers. Sargon the...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 16, 2018
- 2 min
Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunting scene
Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunting scene Period: Akkadian Date: ca. 2250–2150 B.C. Geography: Mesopotamia Culture: Akkadian...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 15, 2018
- 2 min
AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH MAULING LIONS AND BULL-MAN 2300-2200 BC
WESTERN ASIATIC AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH MAULING LIONS AND BULL-MAN 2300-2200 BC A lapis lazuli cylinder seal with contest scene;...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH WATER-GOD ENKI 23rd-22nd century BC
WESTERN ASIATIC AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH WATER-GOD ENKI 23rd-22nd century BC A banded agate cylinder seal with judgement scene; the...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH GOD ENLIL Akkadian, 23rd-22nd century BC
WESTERN ASIATIC AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH GOD ENLIL Akkadian, 23rd-22nd century BC A limestone cylinder seal with frieze depicting the...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH CONTEST SCENE , 23rd-22nd century BC
WESTERN ASIATIC AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH CONTEST SCENE Akkadian, 23rd-22nd century BC A granite cylinder seal with contest scene among...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
WESTERN ASIATIC LATE AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH GILGAMESH CONTEST SCENE 2254-2154 BC
WESTERN ASIATIC LATE AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH GILGAMESH CONTEST SCENE 2254-2154 BC A green marble cylinder seal with Gilgamesh contest...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
OLD AKKADIAN ADMINISTRATIVE CUNEIFORM DOCUMENT 25th-23rd century BC
WESTERN ASIATIC OLD AKKADIAN ADMINISTRATIVE CUNEIFORM DOCUMENT 25th-23rd century BC A baked clay rectangular tablet with cuneiform script...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL FOR SCRIBE UR-DAMU, SON OF LAGAL-AZU 22nd-20th century BC
WESTERN ASIATIC AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL FOR SCRIBE UR-DAMU, SON OF LAGAL-AZU 22nd-20th century BC A limestone(?) cylinder seal of waisted...
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Ryan Moorhen
- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
FIRST DYNASTY OF ISIN CUNEIFORM TAG 1923-1896 BC
WESTERN ASIATIC FIRST DYNASTY OF ISIN CUNEIFORM TAG 1923-1896 BC A baked clay tablet with cuneiform text with list of domestic animals...
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