The tablets were found within the remains of a state archive building constructed with ... the knowledge and functioning of the Akkadian Empire were poorly understood. The recent discovery of ...

These clay records are incredibly detailed, showing fierce governmental oversight by the Akkadian Empire ... multi-room archive building—paint a clear picture. “The new finds were preserved ...

The treasure trove of administrative records, dating back to the Akkadian period ... stored in a state archive building and document the inner workings of the empire in great detail.

And though the Akkadian Empire was led by men ... multi-room archive building—paint a clear picture. “The new finds were ...