Ashurbanipal Library

Ashurbanipal's Library was an ancient collection of clay tablets assembled around 650 BCE in the city of Nineveh, modern-day Iraq. It is considered one of the world's earliest and most extensive libraries, containing thousands of cuneiform tablets written in multiple languages. These tablets include texts on subjects like literature, science, medicine, and history, offering valuable insights into Mesopotamian civilization. The library reflects the importance placed on knowledge and learning by the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal, helping modern scholars understand early human culture and intellectual achievement.