Exciting discovery uncovered in Iraq by archaeologists
Board game, clay tablets and building remains shed light on the ancient city of Qabra and its cultural identity.
Archaeologists uncover exciting discovery in Iraq
Board game, clay tablets and building remains shed light on the ancient city of Qabra and its cultural identity.
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Excavations at Kurd Qaburstan uncover clues to ancient Mesopotamian city of Qabra
Among these discoveries are the first clay tablets with cuneiform writing found in the ... Qaburstan was a major regional center during the Middle Bronze Age (circa 2000–1550 BCE), helping ...
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Lost Civilization Unveiled: Middle Bronze Age Tablets Reveal Hidden Mesopotamian History
One of three clay cuneiform tablets discovered at the Middle Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan in northeast Iraq. It was found in a debris-filled corridor in the lower town palace. Early ...