Archaeologists in Turkey who were working on earthquake restoration found a 15th-century cuneiform tablet that displays a receipt for a large purchase of wooden furniture.
Archaeologists came across a remarkable find while completing earthquake restoration work — a 15th-century BC Akkadian cuneiform tablet. The tablet is inscribed with an administrative record, or receipt, sharing a large amount of furniture shopping. The discovery was made in Aççana Höyük, known as Eski Alalah, in Turkey.
We believe that this tablet, weighing 28 grams, will offer a new perspective to understand the economic structure and state system of the Late Bronze Age,' said the post. Ersoy said linguists will continue their work to figure out how many pieces of furniture were purchased, who bought the items and more.
Fox News Digital reached out to Turkey's Ministry of Culture for comment.
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