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Irving Finkel: The Ark Before Noah: Decoding the Story of the Flood

Earth Ancients

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Deciphering Cuneiform Script and Flood Stories

The chapter explores the origins of cuneiform writing in ancient Mesopotamia and the intricate process of inscribing clay tablets with stroke-by-stroke signs. It also delves into the discovery and analysis of an ancient tablet containing a pre-biblical flood story, shedding light on the cultural and historical significance of flood narratives in Babylonian mythology. The discussion compares various flood stories from different religious texts, offering a compelling reinterpretation of the well-known biblical tale of Noah's Ark.

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