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Linear B Clay Tablet
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Linear B Clay Tablet

Example of a Linear B clay tablet found at Knossos. It records quantities of oil apparently offered to various deities.
Geometric-Algebraic Theory Clay Tablet from Tell Harmal
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Geometric-Algebraic Theory Clay Tablet from Tell Harmal

This clay tablet narrates a geometric-algebraic theory of angles and triangles, similar to to the theory of Euclid of Alexandria, the father of geometry (lived c. 300 BCE). From Tell Harmal (ancient Shaduppum), Iraq. Old-Babylonian period...
Foundation Clay Tablet from Larsa
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Foundation Clay Tablet from Larsa

This clay tablet records the restoration of the temple of the sun god Shamash at Larsa (modern-day Sankarah or Tell as-Senkereh) by King Hammurabi. Old Babylonian Period, reign of Hammurabi, 1792-1750 BCE. From Larsa, Southern Mesopotamia...
Doban Clay Tablet from Japan
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Doban Clay Tablet from Japan

This doban or clay tablet is from the Fukuda Shell Mound in what is present-day Ibaraki prefecture, Japan. It dates from the Jomon period, between 1000-400 BCE. Important cultural property. (Tokyo National Museum)
Economic Clay Tablet
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Economic Clay Tablet

This tablet contains a list of goods. From Mesopotamia, Iraq. Early dynastic period, 3rd millennium BCE. The Sulaimaniya Museum, Iraq.
Kassite-Akkadian Lexical Clay Tablet
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Kassite-Akkadian Lexical Clay Tablet

Vocabulary giving the Akkadian equivalents of 48 Kassite words of the type found in personal names. The Kassite words are listed on the left of each column with their Babylonian equivalent to the right. 1200-800 BCE. From Babylon, Mesopotamia...
Unopened Clay Tablet Envelope from Kultepe
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Unopened Clay Tablet Envelope from Kultepe

The cuneiform text on the center of this unopened envelop narrates a loan of silver to a husband and wife. The envelop is marked by rings and cylinder seals used by the diverse community at the city of Kultepe. There are 3 scenes; Babylonian...
Clay Cover of the Tablet of Shamash
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Clay Cover of the Tablet of Shamash

This is a fired clay cover of the sun god (Shamash) tablet. Its purpose was to protect the obverse side (face) of the tablet. It has retained the impression of the carved panel of the tablet. The Babylonian king Nabu-apla-iddina (reigned...
Clay Cover of the Tablet of Shamash (II)
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Clay Cover of the Tablet of Shamash (II)

This is a fired clay cover of the sun god (Shamash) tablet. Its purpose was to protect the obverse side (face) of the tablet. It has retained the impression of the carved panel of the tablet. The Babylonian king Nabu-apla-iddina (reigned...
The Sun God Tablet or the Tablet of Shamash from Sippar
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The Sun God Tablet or the Tablet of Shamash from Sippar

The Sun God tablet from the Temple of Shamash at Sippar, Southern Mesopotamia modern-day Iraq, Middle Babylonian Period, 860-850 BCE. The upper part of the tablet has a carved panel. Nabu-nadin-shum (a priest) and the goddess Aa lead Nabu-apla-iddina...
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