Piles of clay tablets

Piles of clay tablets refer to ancient records made from clay, primarily used in Mesopotamia, where early writing systems like cuneiform originated. These tablets served as a medium for recording transactions, laws, literature, and more. After being inscribed with a stylus, the tablets were baked to preserve the information. Thousands of these clay tablets have been excavated, providing historians valuable insights into early human civilization, culture, economy, and governance. They represent one of humanity's earliest forms of written communication and record-keeping, crucial for understanding our history.