Day: December 7, 2023

A royal brick inscription of Ur-Nammu (E3/2.1.1.4; BM No. 90009) 2 min read

A royal brick inscription of Ur-Nammu (E3/2.1.1.4; BM No. 90009)

Matthew Saunders December 7, 2023

Introduction This post presents my translation of a royal brick inscription of Ur-Nammu wherein he documents his achievement of the construction of the temple of... Read More

A royal clay votive cone inscription of Gudea (E3/1.1.7.8; P232347) 3 min read

A royal clay votive cone inscription of Gudea (E3/1.1.7.8; P232347)

Matthew Saunders December 7, 2023

Introduction This post presents my translation of a royal inscription of Gudea inscribed on a clay cone wherein he documents the achievement of his construction... Read More

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