Assyrian Royal Library

The Assyrian Royal Library, located in the ancient city of Nineveh (modern-day Iraq), was a significant archive established by the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal in the 7th century BCE. It housed thousands of clay tablets containing texts on diverse subjects, including history, literature, and science. This library preserved important works such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and administrative records, making it a crucial resource for understanding Mesopotamian culture and history. It exemplifies the importance of written knowledge in ancient civilizations and highlights the efforts of rulers to collect and safeguard literary and scholarly works.