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The Sumerian King List begins with the very origin of kingship, which is seen as a divine institution: “the kingship had descended from heaven.” The rulers in the earliest dynasties are represented as ...
Over the past century, archaeologists have uncovered more than 1,600 Proto-Elamite inscriptions, but only about 43 in Linear Elamite, scattered widely across Iran. Illustration by Meilan Solly / ...
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How the Mesopotamians Wrote About Their Feelings Gives Us Insight into Their Ancient World
Mesopotamian scribes wrote about feeling anger in their feet and love in their liver. Learn about the similarities and ...
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