The Royal Library of Ashurbanipal

The Royal Library of Ashurbanipal was an ancient collection of clay tablets dating back to the 7th century BCE in Assyria. It housed thousands of texts, including literature, administrative records, and scientific writings, providing a comprehensive glimpse into Mesopotamian civilization. Discovered in the 19th century near Nineveh, it is one of the earliest known libraries, showcasing the importance placed on knowledge and scholarship by King Ashurbanipal. Today, the tablets help historians understand early human history, language, and culture.