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Türkiye Returns 6,000-Year-Old Cuneiform Clay Tablets to Iraq

Türkiye Returns 6,000-Year-Old Cuneiform Clay Tablets to Iraq

Türkiye has respectfully returned six ancient cuneiform clay tablets to Iraq in a formal ceremony, honoring the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia. These artifacts, originating from the Old Ur, Akkadian, and Babylonian civilizations, contain valuable records related to economic, administrative, and religious matters. The handover took place at the Republic Museum in Ankara, attended by