That enabled Mesopotamian rule to be personal and indeed dynastic. “The king was not just the most powerful private individual; he embodied a distinct organism.” Kings were described as ...

The finds, which also include dozens of clay sealings, contain details of a metric system used to measure resources, as well ...

A new book, The Library of Ancient Wisdom by Selena Wisnom at the University of Leicester, UK, pieces together a vivid portrait of Mesopotamian ... not only bring kings and queens to life, but ...