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Cuneiform

Kayseri, Turkey

Asur Ticaret Tableti

A giant replica of an Assyrian cuneiform tablet stands in the middle of a busy intersection near the city center of Kayseri.

The cuneiform tablets were taken from Ur in Iraq in the early 20th century.

After a Century Abroad, a Collection of Cuneiform Is Heading Home to Iraq

Some will remain in Philly, but only because they might be too fragile for the trip.

Isaac Schultz December 3, 2019

A Late Babylonian tablet spelling out a ritual to quiet a crying child.

objects of intrigue

How to Calm a Crying Baby Like a Mesopotamian

Sing a simple song and sprinkle some sacred dust.

Noor Al-Samarrai April 24, 2019