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Ancient Language Expert to Analyze Text of Cuneiform Tablets at DePaul University on May 7

by Gary Kopycinski on May 1, 2015

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The 94 tablets, which were created by Sumerian, Akkadian and Babylonian civilizations, vary in size, with most of them smaller than a cellphone. The largest tablet measures 4 inches by 2 inches and the smallest measures 1 inch by 1 inch. (Photo by Jeff Carrion)