Babylonian Library

The Babylonian Library, most famously the Library of Ashurbanipal in ancient Nineveh, was one of the earliest known collections of written works, dating back to the 7th century BCE. It housed thousands of clay tablets containing texts on history, science, religion, literature, and law. The library served as a center for learning and preserved many important works of Mesopotamian culture, including epic poems like the Epic of Gilgamesh. It provided valuable insights into early civilization and literacy, illustrating the importance of knowledge preservation in ancient times.