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The History of Ancient Assyria
Archaeological excavations have brought to light the capital cities of ancient Assyria in what is today north of New York. In these palaces and temples and also private houses that have been excavated lots and lots of clay tablets have been found. These texts include legal documents, prayers and rituals, royal inscriptions,. work of literature and scholarly texts. The letters are really the sources that I most enjoy working with.