Ebla tablets

Ebla tablets are thousands of ancient clay documents discovered in the city of Ebla, in modern Syria, dating to around 2500 BCE. Written in cuneiform, these tablets record a variety of information such as administrative records, trade transactions, laws, and myths, providing valuable insights into early language, governance, and economy in the Ancient Near East. Their detailed texts help scholars understand the social and political structure of Ebla, highlighting its role as a significant early civilization. The discovery of these tablets in the 1970s significantly advanced the study of ancient history and ancient writing systems.