Day: May 8, 2024

Gilgameš and Agga (Lines 1-17) 5 min read

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Gilgameš and Agga (Lines 1-17)

Matthew Saunders May 8, 2024

Introduction The Sumerian epic poem called “Gilgameš and Agga” (also spelled Aga or Akka) describes a conflict between two Mesopotamian cities, Uruk (ruled by Gilgameš)... Read More

Law Code of Lipit-Ištar (Laws 8-18; CBS8284) 9 min read

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Law Code of Lipit-Ištar (Laws 8-18; CBS8284)

Matthew Saunders May 8, 2024

Introduction The Law Code of Lipit-Ištar is a collection of laws dating back to the reign of Lipit-Ištar of the First Dynasty of Isin (r.... Read More

Gudea Cylinder A xviii 1-28 (E3/1.1.7.CylA) 15 min read

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Gudea Cylinder A xviii 1-28 (E3/1.1.7.CylA)

Matthew Saunders May 8, 2024

Introduction In three previous posts (here and here and here), I’ve introduced and translated the first three columns of the Gudea Cylinders which tell of... Read More