Assurbanipal's Library

Ashurbanipal's Library, dating back to the 7th century BCE in ancient Nineveh (in present-day Iraq), is one of the earliest known collections of written texts. Assembled by the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal, it housed over 30,000 clay tablets, containing a wealth of knowledge on topics like literature, science, religion, and law. This library included famous works such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, making it a crucial source for understanding Mesopotamian culture and history. Its discovery in the 19th century provided valuable insights into ancient civilizations and the development of writing and knowledge in the early world.