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"A newly decoded collection of 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets from Babylonia sheds light on this belief system, revealing the prophetic warnings that shaped the destiny of kings and empires. These tablets, tied to lunar eclipses, predicted catastrophic events such as the death of rulers, plagues, and the downfall of neighboring regions."
The results of a study show that scribes did not always refine their clay, barely used fire to harden the texts, and that tablets made in the workshop coexisted with others brought from outside.
Matti Matti grew up in Ankawa, an Assyrian area outside of Erbil. He’s witnessed the town change dramatically as Iraq’s Assyrian population has collapsed.
The Assyrian Foundation of America (AFA) has announced a five-year financial commitment to the Assyrian Studies Association (ASA), pledging $30,000 annually through 2031 in support of the organization's academic and cultural work.
As investment in Tur Abdin continues, ensuring quality and trust in the construction sector is becoming an increasingly important concern for Assyrians seeking to preserve and rebuild their historic villages.
The results of a study show that scribes did not always refine their clay, barely used fire to harden the texts, and that tablets made in the workshop coexisted with others brought from outside.
Emily Carter
