Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a small, ancient clay tablet with a text thousands of years old at an archaeological site. after an earthquakeExperts believe that the tablet contains cuneiform, an ancient script used in the Middle East, especially during the Bronze Age.
The newly discovered tablet is estimated to date from the 15th century BC and contains Akkadian writing, which is believed to be a type of receipt for the purchase of a large quantity of furniture. Previously, similar tablets with cuneiform writing from the Akkadian and Sumerian periods were found. discovered in Iraq offers insights into the Babylonian civilization.
According to the Turkish Culture Minister, the recently unearthed tablet weighs 28 grams and measures 1.7 x 1.4 inches. This discovery sheds light on the economic system of the Bronze Age. The minister also mentioned that similar tablets previously found in the ancient city of Alalakh detail raw materials and finished goods produced by artisans in specific locations, shedding more light on the trade and business practices of that period.
