New discoveries by a UCF researcher and her team at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Kurd Qaburstan, including clay tablets with ancient cuneiform writing, a game board and large structural remains, ...

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One of three stone tablets found in northeastern Iraq that may reveal more information about Mesopotamian life. University of Central Florida, courtesy of Tiffany Earley-Spadoni An ancient game board, ...

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One of three clay cuneiform tablets discovered at the Middle Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan in northeast Iraq. It was found in a debris-filled corridor in the lower town palace. Early ...