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Assyriologist Selena Wisnom - Mesopotamia and the Making of History

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Unraveling Cuneiform and Gilgamesh's Legacy

This chapter explores the complexities of Mesopotamian writing, focusing on the challenges of translating cuneiform texts and the imaginative interpretations required by scholars. It also delves into the Epic of Gilgamesh, examining its historical context, themes of human emotion, and its foundational significance in the development of literature and kingship in ancient cultures.

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