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The Sumerian Gilgamesh Epic, The Oldest Story in the World, Narrated by Aurora Dalton
"The Epic of Gilgamesh" is an ancient tale that tells the story of a king, Gilgamesh, and his friend, Enkidu, as they embark on a journey of

Faruq Zamani
Apr 23, 20231 min read
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The Babylonian Chronicle and Nineveh's Fall
This clay tablet is one of a series that chronicles important events between 747-282 BCE. Here, the text narrates the events between...

Ryan Moorhen
Jul 31, 20181 min read
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A SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLET THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2042 B.C.
A SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLET THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2042 B.C. Rectangular in form, one side flat and one convex, with 96 lines of...

Ryan Moorhen
Jul 28, 20181 min read
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Ryan Moorhen
Jul 28, 20180 min read
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Cuneiform tablet: administrative account of barley distribution with cylinder seal impression
Cuneiform tablet: administrative account of barley distribution with cylinder seal impression of a male figure, hunting dogs, and boars...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 16, 20182 min read
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THIRTEEN SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2100-2000 B.C.
THIRTEEN SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2100-2000 B.C. Comprising six administrative tablets, including accounts...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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ASUMERIAN STEATITE CUNEIFORM TABLET REIGN OF KING SHULGI OF UR, CIRCA 2094-2047 B.C.
A SUMERIAN STEATITE CUNEIFORM TABLET REIGN OF KING SHULGI OF UR, CIRCA 2094-2047 B.C. A SUMERIAN STEATITE CUNEIFORM TABLET REIGN OF KING...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLET THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2042 B.C.
A SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLET THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2042 B.C. A SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLET THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2042...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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FIVE SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2112-2004 B.C.
FIVE SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2112-2004 B.C. FIVE SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR,...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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FIVE SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2112-2004 B.C.
FIVE SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2112-2004 B.C. Price realised USD 15,000 Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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SEVEN SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2112-2004 B.C.
SEVEN SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2112-2004 B.C. SEVEN SUMERIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS THIRD DYNASTY OF...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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NEO-SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM ECONOMIC TABLET FOR KING IBBI-SIN Ur III, dated 2026 BC
WESTERN ASIATIC NEO-SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM ECONOMIC TABLET FOR KING IBBI-SIN Ur III, dated 2026 BC A clay pillow-shaped economic tablet (a...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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OLD BABYLONIAN ADMINISTRATIVE CUNEIFORM TABLET 20th-17th century BC
WESTERN ASIATIC OLD BABYLONIAN ADMINISTRATIVE CUNEIFORM TABLET 20th-17th century BC A baked clay rectangular tablet with cuneiform text...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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WCUNEIFORM TABLET 2nd millennium BC
WESTERN ASIATIC CUNEIFORM TABLET 2nd millennium BC A baked clay rectangular tablet with horizontal lines of cuneiform text to both sides....

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET DOCUMENTING SILVER AND NAMED MEN 21st-17th century
WESTERN ASIATIC OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET DOCUMENTING SILVER AND NAMED MEN 21st-17th century BC A baked clay rectangular tablet...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET DOCUMENTING PRECIOUS METALS 19th-17th century BC
WESTERN ASIATIC OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET DOCUMENTING PRECIOUS METALS 19th-17th century BC A baked clay rectangular tablet with...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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OLD BABYLONIAN LETTER IN A SEALED ENVELOPE 1731 BC
WESTERN ASIATIC OLD BABYLONIAN LETTER IN A SEALED ENVELOPE 1731 BC A baked clay letter in sealed baked clay envelope with lines of...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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NEO-SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM MESSENGER TABLET FROM IRI-SAGRIG 2037 BC
WESTERN ASIATIC NEO-SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM MESSENGER TABLET FROM IRI-SAGRIG 2037 BC A baked clay tablet with cuneiform text in columns. 48...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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NEO-SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM MESSENGER TABLET FROM IRI-SAGRIG 2032 BC
WESTERN ASIATIC NEO-SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM MESSENGER TABLET FROM IRI-SAGRIG 2032 BC A baked clay tablet with cuneiform text in columns: "1...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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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...

Ryan Moorhen
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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