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The Kesh Temple Hymn is tied with the Instructions of Shuruppak, as the oldest surviving writing. And luckily this ancient Sumerian text is in such such good shape that we can read it fairly straight through. Except for the abrupt ending. I hope you enjoy this immersive reading!
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APA Style
Timeless. (2023, March 10). The Oldest Religious Text | Kesh Temple Hymn | Primary Source Immersive Reading. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2919/the-oldest-religious-text--kesh-temple-hymn--prima/
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Timeless. "The Oldest Religious Text | Kesh Temple Hymn | Primary Source Immersive Reading." World History Encyclopedia, March 10, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2919/the-oldest-religious-text--kesh-temple-hymn--prima/.
MLA Style
Timeless. "The Oldest Religious Text | Kesh Temple Hymn | Primary Source Immersive Reading." World History Encyclopedia, 10 Mar 2023, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2919/the-oldest-religious-text--kesh-temple-hymn--prima/.
