tablets of Nineveh

The Tablets of Nineveh are ancient clay tablets discovered in the city of Nineveh (modern-day Iraq), containing cuneiform writing from the Assyrian Empire around the 7th century BCE. They hold a wealth of historical, literary, and administrative information, including royal inscriptions, mythological stories like the Epic of Gilgamesh, and records of laws and events. These tablets are crucial for understanding early Mesopotamian civilization, its culture, beliefs, and history, providing firsthand insights into one of history’s most influential ancient societies.