These clay records are incredibly detailed, showing fierce governmental oversight by the Akkadian Empire ... site’s missing or decontextualized artifacts previously made for fuzzy conclusions ...

Guardian reported that the city achieved its independence through a rebellion, terminating the Akkadian Empire’s 150-year rule. These artifacts were discovered through a collaborative effort ...

"We created this museum to ensure these priceless artifacts remain protected on ... and dates back to around 2200-2300 B.C. during the Akkadian Empire. The museum also features Chinese porcelain ...