Shannon asked this question about The Mesopotamian Riddle: An Archaeologist, a Soldier, a Clergyman, and the Race to Decipher the World's Oldest Writing:
Does the book talk about Ea-Nasir at all?
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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