Persepolis Treasury Tablets

The Persepolis Treasury Tablets are ancient clay inscriptions from the Persian Empire's capital, Persepolis, dating around 5th century BCE. They document the empire’s administrative and financial activities, including taxes, goods collected, and personnel records. Written in Old Persian cuneiform, these tablets provide valuable insights into the organization and logistics of one of history’s largest empires. Their discovery helps historians understand early bureaucratic systems, resource management, and governance practices of the Achaemenid Empire. In essence, they are historical records that reveal how the empire managed its wealth and administration.