A team of archaeologists in Turkey has deciphered the text on a 3,500-year-old clay tablet discovered in the southern Hatay region of the country. To the surprise of scientists, the records turned out to be a furniture purchase list reminiscent of modern invoices. Information about the find has been officially published Web site Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism (KTB).
A group of researchers found the artifact during excavations on the territory of the ancient city-state of Alalakh during post-earthquake restoration work.
Alalakh is located near modern Turkish Antioch. The city was the capital of the Muqish kingdom and the largest settlement in the region in the 2nd millennium BC.
According to experts, the text was written in Akkadian cuneiform, a type of writing common in the ancient Near East. The tablet measures 4 x 16 centimeters and weighs 28 grams.
The list of purchases listed on the plaque included references to numerous tables and chairs. According to archaeologists, the contents of the ancient document will help better understand the economy and social dynamics in the region.
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Source: Gazeta
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