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πŸ”΄ πŸ“– Daily Life in Ancient Babylonia: Insights from the Temple of Ishtar

The tablets reveal a vibrant picture, illuminating the lives of the people who lived and worked within the temple walls. From accounting and logistics to addressing personal dramas, these tiny, dried mud tablets uncover a complex web of bureaucracy, craftsmanship, and personal stories that bring the ancient world to life in a uniquely vivid way.

πŸ”— yalebooks.yale.edu/2024/08/06/

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