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Babylonian text missing for 1,000 years deciphered with AI
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A team of ancient literature experts have deciphered a Mesopotamain text that was missing for over 1,000 years. Etched on clay tablets, the Hymn to Babylon describes the ancient megacity in "all of its majesty," and gives new insights into the everyday lives of those who resided there. The text is detailed in a study published in the journal Iraq. Founded in Mesopotamia around 2,000 BCE, Babylon was once the largest city in the world.
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