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Susa tablet

The Susa Tablet is an ancient clay artifact discovered in Susa, Iran, dating back to around 2,500 BCE. It contains cuneiform inscriptions that record administrative details, such as inventories, transactions, or diplomatic correspondence. These tablets offer valuable insights into early Mesopotamian civilization, including trade practices, governance, and societal organization. As one of the many artifacts from ancient Susa, it helps scholars understand how early societies managed resources and communicated, serving as a crucial piece in the puzzle of ancient Near Eastern history.