Category: Sumerian King List
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What Is the Mystery of the Sumerian King List?
Introduction The Sumerian King List is one of the most intriguing documents from ancient Mesopotamia. This manuscript, inscribed on clay tablets, chronicles the reigns of various Sumerian kings, blending historical facts with mythological narratives. What makes this list particularly fascinating is its inclusion of rulers with implausibly long lifespans, suggesting that the document serves purposes…