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The Yale Babylonian Collection

The Yale Babylonian Collection is a museum at Yale University featuring ancient artifacts from Mesopotamia, including cuneiform tablets, figurines, and artwork from civilizations such as Babylonia and Assyria. Established in the early 20th century, it offers valuable insights into early human history, language, and culture. The collection is both a research resource for scholars and a public exhibition that helps visitors understand the complexity and achievements of one of the world's earliest civilizations. It plays a key role in preserving and studying the heritage of ancient Mesopotamia.