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World’s oldest map dating back 3,000 years reveals details beyond Babylonian Empire
It showcases the beliefs and practices of the ancient civilization ... describe the early creation of the world. The map also showcased Mesopotamia, the land of the rivers, and a historical ...
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4,000-Year-Old Clay Tablets Show Ancient Sumerians' Obsession With Government Bureaucracy
In southern Iraq, archaeologists have excavated a remarkable collection of carved clay tablets—ancient records of Akkadia, ...