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Cuneiform tablet: record of a lawsuit, c. 20th-19th century BC (clay)
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Cuneiform tablet: record of a lawsuit, c. 20th-19th century BC (clay)
5049857 Cuneiform tablet: record of a lawsuit, c.20th-19th century BC (clay) by Assyrian School; height:16.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Middle Bronze Age-Old Assyrian Trading Colony, probably from KAoltepe, ancient city of Kanesh, a powerful and cosmopolitan city in northern Cappadocia in central Anatolia. During the early second millennium B.C. it became part of the network of trading settlements established across the region by merchants from Ashur (in Assyria, northern Mesopotamia).); out of copyright
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Akkadia Akkadian Archaeological Babylon Brick Clay Euphrates Inscribed Iraq Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Near East Script Sumer Sumerian Transaction Middle Bronze Age
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This print showcases a remarkable artifact from ancient times, known as the Cuneiform tablet: record of a lawsuit. Created during the Middle Bronze Age in the 20th-19th century BC, this clay tablet provides us with valuable insights into legal proceedings of that era. The tablet, measuring 16.8 cm in height, is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Originating from KAoltepe, an ancient city called Kanesh located in northern Cappadocia within central Anatolia, it belonged to a trading colony established by merchants from Ashur (in Assyria) during the early second millennium B. C. Carved with intricate precision and inscribed with Akkadian script, this piece represents an important transaction or dispute resolution between individuals living in Mesopotamia. The cuneiform writing system was widely used throughout ancient Mesopotamia and played a crucial role in recording various aspects of daily life. With its historical significance and cultural importance, this artifact offers glimpses into the complex civilization that thrived along the Euphrates River thousands of years ago. Its discovery sheds light on trade networks and interactions among different regions during that time period. As we admire this photograph capturing every detail of this extraordinary relic, we are reminded of our connection to humanity's rich past and how these ancient records continue to shape our understanding of history today.
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