Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery of thousands of cuneiform tablets at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu ... wrapped carefully in protective clay coating, stated Smithsonian Magazine.

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The clay tablets are the first cuneiform tablets from the Middle Bronze ... aside from information found in records written by neighboring enemies, according to the fieldwork notes.

Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...