Persepolis Tablets

The Persepolis Tablets are ancient inscriptions discovered at the ruins of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire in present-day Iran. Dating back to the 5th century BCE, these tablets were written in cuneiform script on clay and primarily document administrative matters, such as tax records, payments, and labor lists. They provide valuable insights into the organization, economy, and culture of the Persian Empire. The tablets highlight the complexity of ancient governance and the empire's vast bureaucratic system, making them significant for historians studying early civilizations.