The Mesopotamian Riddle: An Archaeologist, a Soldier, a Clergyman, and the Race to Decipher the World's Oldest Writing

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Joshua Hammer Great question. No it doesn’t. The story is largely about the deciphering of Akkadian cuneiform, with just a small bit devoted to Sumerian. I write ab…moreGreat question. No it doesn’t. The story is largely about the deciphering of Akkadian cuneiform, with just a small bit devoted to Sumerian. I write about the discovery of a few Sumerian tablets, but not this one. (less)

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