JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE LIBRARY OF ASHURBANIPAL.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 4. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wisnom, Selena 3 of 3

Abstract

The Library of Ashurbanipal, discovered in the 19th century, was a collection of ancient texts from Mesopotamia, revealing the Assyrian empire's knowledge and history. Ashurbanipal, an Assyrian king, assembled the library in Nineveh, now Mosul, Iraq, containing texts on various topics like religion, literature, magic, and medicine. The library's cuneiform tablets, preserved due to their clay material, provide insights into ancient Assyria and Mesopotamian culture, offering a window into the distant past. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/04, Vol. 75, Issue 4, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:183765951
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