The decipherment of cuneiform, one of the oldest writing systems in the world, has involved tireless efforts of numerous academics and the use of ground-breaking methodologies.... The journey towards deciphering cuneiform began with the inquisitiveness of travelers who explored
Henry Rawlinson's visit to the Behistun Inscriptions in 1835 was crucial as they contained identical texts in three official languages: Old Persian, Babylonian, and Elamite. Rawlinson successfully deciphered Old Persian cuneiform and laid the foundation for deciphering the other
@archeohistories Study written in cursive? Another mystery
A Lamassu, or “Protective Deity”, from the Palace of Assyrian King Sargon II (r. 722-705 BC). This 16ft high and weighs 40 tons sculpture was excavated during archaeological exploration between 1928-1932, at Dur-Sharrukin (present day Khorsabad, in northern Iraq). At the time,
Stater from Abdera, Thrace, C. 346-336 BC The obverse: A griffin crouching and raising its forepaw; EΠI above, ΠAYΣANI[Ω] (for Pausanias, the magistrate) in exergue. The reverse: ABΔHPI-TEΩN around the laureate head of Apollo, all within shallow incuse square.
Aslantaş Rock Tomb, a Phrygian monument near Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye 🇹🇷, believed to date back to 7th Century BC. Its facade features two upright lions facing each other, with lion cubs at their feet. Above the entrance is a design resembling the tree of life, topped by a winged
Halaf Culture (6100-5100 BC) was a Neolithic culture that flourished in Northern Mesopotamia, particularly in what is now Syria, Iraq, and southeastern Türkiye. It takes its name from Tell Halaf in Syria. This culture is particularly known for its finely crafted, colorful, and
