The Sumerian Tablets

The Sumerian tablets are ancient artifacts from Mesopotamia, primarily made of clay and inscribed with cuneiform writing, one of the earliest known writing systems. Dating back to around 3500 BCE, they record administrative, economic, and literary information, reflecting Sumerian culture, trade, and governance. These tablets provide crucial insights into early human civilization, including aspects of mythology, mathematics, and law. Today, they are invaluable to historians and archaeologists studying the origins of writing and the development of complex societies. Their discovery has greatly expanded our understanding of early human history and societal structures.