Clay tablet

A clay tablet is a flat, rectangular piece of baked clay used in ancient times, primarily by civilizations like the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. These tablets served as writing surfaces for various forms of communication, including administrative records, literature, and legal documents. Writing was usually done using a pointed tool called a stylus, which created wedge-shaped impressions in the soft clay. Once inscribed, the tablets were dried or baked to preserve the writing. Clay tablets are important archaeological artifacts, providing valuable insights into early human civilization, culture, and language.