Archaeologists of the British Museum proved the existence of the oldest famous bureaucracy in Girsu (Modern TV in Iraq) in the former Sumerian city. Artifacts were hundreds of clay tablets with the records of state affairs, delivery and expenses. Reporting this newspaper Guardian.
The records were found in the building of the archive, which was built of clay and divided into cabinets. Girsu is under the control of the Akkad Empire, while the products are 2300-2150 BC.
According to scientists, if the signs entered, the residents contained detailed information about their names and their professions. The Sumerians also kept a strict account of all kinds of resources: silver and gold from gold.
In addition, some data contain architectural plans, channels and field schemes. This shows high level of organization and control.
“They certainly recorded everything. If the shepherd loses the sheep on the edge of the empire, it was noted. ”
Another discovery of archaeologists was that in the Akdian Empire, women had important positions, including the Supreme Nuns.
The signs were sent to the Iraqi Museum in Baghdad for further work.
Previously, archaeologists To create Mesopotamia’s old irrigation system.
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Source: Gazeta
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