1. Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar 2 x 4.13 x 1.12 in. (5.08 x 10.46 x 2.85 cm)

Date:

-604 - -562
ca. 604–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2 x 4.13 x 1.12 in. (5.08 x 10.46 x 2.85 cm)

2. Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation 2 x 2.5 in. (5.08 x 6.35 cm)

Date:

-500 - -1
ca. mid- to late 1st millennium B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2 x 2.5 in. (5.08 x 6.35 cm)

3. Cuneiform tablet: account concerning payments for offering, Ebabbar archive 1.62 x 1.25 x .63 in. (4.11 x 3.18 x 1.6 cm)

Date:

-569 - -569
ca. 569 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.62 x 1.25 x .63 in. (4.11 x 3.18 x 1.6 cm)

4. Cuneiform tablet: account of aromatics, Ebabbar archive 1.25 x 2.13 x .75 in. (3.2 x 5.4 x 2 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.25 x 2.13 x .75 in. (3.2 x 5.4 x 2 cm)

5. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive 1.38 x 0.63 x 2.01 in. (3.51 x 1.6 x 5.11 cm)

Date:

-604 - -562
ca. 604–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.38 x 0.63 x 2.01 in. (3.51 x 1.6 x 5.11 cm)

6. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley as agricultural dues, Ebabbar archive 1.62 x 2 x .87 in. (4.11 x 5.08 x 2.2 cm)

Date:

-566 - -566
ca. 566 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.62 x 2 x .87 in. (4.11 x 5.08 x 2.2 cm)

7. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley deliveries, Ebabbar archive 1.62 x 2 x .78 in. (4.11 x 5.08 x 2 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.62 x 2 x .78 in. (4.11 x 5.08 x 2 cm)

8. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley deliveries, Ebabbar archive 1.75 x 3 x 1 in. (4.45 x 7.62 x 2.4 cm)

Date:

-617 - -617
ca. 617 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.75 x 3 x 1 in. (4.45 x 7.62 x 2.4 cm)

9. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley disbursement, Ebabbar archive 1.06 x 1.85 x 2.09 in. (2.69 x 4.7 x 5.31 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian (?)

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.06 x 1.85 x 2.09 in. (2.69 x 4.7 x 5.31 cm)

10. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley disbursements to prebendaries, Ebabbar archive 0.89 in. (2.25 cm)

Date:

-550 - -550
ca. 550 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.89 in. (2.25 cm)

11. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley disbursements to prebendary bakers, Ebabbar archive 1.75 x 2.75 x .91 in. (4.5 x 7 x 2.3 cm)

Date:

-620 - -620
ca. 620 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.75 x 2.75 x .91 in. (4.5 x 7 x 2.3 cm)

12. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley disbursements to prebendary brewers, Ebabbar archive 1.75 x 2.5 x 1 in. (4.45 x 6.35 x 2.4 cm)

Date:

-566 - -566
ca. 566 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.75 x 2.5 x 1 in. (4.45 x 6.35 x 2.4 cm)

13. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley disbursements, Ebabbar archive 1.75 x 1.62 x .69 in. (4.45 x 4.11 x 1.75 cm)

Date:

-577 - -577
ca. 577 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.75 x 1.62 x .69 in. (4.45 x 4.11 x 1.75 cm)

14. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley disbursements, Ebabbar archive 3 x 2.13 x 1.1 in. (7.6 x 5.4 x 2.8 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian (?)

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

3 x 2.13 x 1.1 in. (7.6 x 5.4 x 2.8 cm)

15. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley for bird-fodder, Ebabbar archive 2 x 2.12 x .67 in. (5.08 x 5.38 x 1.7 cm)

Date:

-576 - -576
ca. 576 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2 x 2.12 x .67 in. (5.08 x 5.38 x 1.7 cm)

16. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley issue for a prebendary, Ebabbar archive 1.25 x 1.75 x .69 in. (3.18 x 4.45 x 1.75 cm)

Date:

-586 - -586
ca. 586 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.25 x 1.75 x .69 in. (3.18 x 4.45 x 1.75 cm)

17. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive 1.87 x 1.32 x .75 in. (4.75 x 3.35 x 1.9 cm)

Date:

-550 - -550
ca. 550 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.87 x 1.32 x .75 in. (4.75 x 3.35 x 1.9 cm)

18. Cuneiform tablet: account of barley, Ebabbar archive 1.62 x 1.5 x .87 in. (4.11 x 3.81 x 2.2 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.62 x 1.5 x .87 in. (4.11 x 3.81 x 2.2 cm)

19. Cuneiform tablet: account of blanket delivery, Ebabbar archive 1.32 x 2.25 x .75 in. (3.35 x 5.72 x 1.8 cm)

Date:

-605 - -605
ca. 605 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.32 x 2.25 x .75 in. (3.35 x 5.72 x 1.8 cm)

20. Cuneiform tablet: account of bread issues to personnel, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2.64 x .85 in. (3.81 x 6.65 x 2.15 cm)

Date:

-605 - -562
ca. 605–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2.64 x .85 in. (3.81 x 6.65 x 2.15 cm)

21. Cuneiform tablet: account of commodity disbursements to prebendaries, Ebabbar archive 1.61 x 2.13 x .87 in. (4.1 x 5.4 x 2.2 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.61 x 2.13 x .87 in. (4.1 x 5.4 x 2.2 cm)

22. Cuneiform tablet: account of commodity disbursements to prebendaries, Ebabbar archive 2.25 x 3.25 x 1.12 in. (5.72 x 8.26 x 2.85 cm)

Date:

-621 - -621
ca. 621 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.25 x 3.25 x 1.12 in. (5.72 x 8.26 x 2.85 cm)

23. Cuneiform tablet: account of commodity issue, Ebabbar archive 1.12 x 2.12 x .77 in. (2.84 x 5.38 x 1.95 cm)

Date:

-560 - -556
ca. 560–556 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.12 x 2.12 x .77 in. (2.84 x 5.38 x 1.95 cm)

24. Cuneiform tablet: account of date disbursement, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2.25 x .85 in. (3.81 x 5.72 x 2.15 cm)

Date:

-498 - -498
ca. 498 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2.25 x .85 in. (3.81 x 5.72 x 2.15 cm)

25. Cuneiform tablet: account of date disbursements for prebendary brewers and bakers, Ebabbar archive 1.62 x 2.87 x 1 in. (4.11 x 7.29 x 2.4 cm)

Date:

-617 - -617
ca. 617 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.62 x 2.87 x 1 in. (4.11 x 7.29 x 2.4 cm)

26. Cuneiform tablet: account of date disbursements to prebendary brewers, Ebabbar archive 2.25 x 3.06 x .91 in. (5.72 x 7.77 x 2.3 cm)

Date:

-570 - -570
ca. 570 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.25 x 3.06 x .91 in. (5.72 x 7.77 x 2.3 cm)

27. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent with sissinnu-payments, Ebabbar archive 3.11 x 4.88 x 1.25 in. (7.9 x 12.4 x 3.1 cm)

Date:

-590 - -560
ca. early 6th–mid 6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

3.11 x 4.88 x 1.25 in. (7.9 x 12.4 x 3.1 cm)

28. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive 1 x 2.12 x .69 in. (2.54 x 5.38 x 1.75 cm)

Date:

-606 - -606
ca. 606 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1 x 2.12 x .69 in. (2.54 x 5.38 x 1.75 cm)

29. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive 2.36 x 3 x 1.18 in. (6 x 7.6 x 3 cm)

Date:

-625 - -605
ca. 625–605 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.36 x 3 x 1.18 in. (6 x 7.6 x 3 cm)

30. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive 2.36 x 3.31 x 1 in. (6 x 8.4 x 2.6 cm)

Date:

-617 - -617
ca. 617 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.36 x 3.31 x 1 in. (6 x 8.4 x 2.6 cm)

31. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive 2.64 x 3.7 x .67 in. (6.7 x 9.4 x 1.7 cm)

Date:

-534 - -534
ca. 534 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.64 x 3.7 x .67 in. (6.7 x 9.4 x 1.7 cm)

32. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive Thickness: 1 1/8 in. (2.7 cm)

Date:

-556 - -539
ca. 556–539 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

Thickness: 1 1/8 in. (2.7 cm)

33. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as irbu-revenue, Ebabbar archive 1.75 x 2.25 x .87 in. (4.5 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm)

Date:

-507 - -507
ca. 507 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.75 x 2.25 x .87 in. (4.5 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm)

34. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates for imittu-rent with sissinnu-payments, Ebabbar archive 3.86 x 4 x 1.25 in. (9.8 x 10.2 x 3.1 cm)

Date:

-626 - -539
ca. 626–539 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

3.86 x 4 x 1.25 in. (9.8 x 10.2 x 3.1 cm)

35. Cuneiform tablet: account of dates for imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive 1.18 x 2.25 x .69 in. (3 x 5.72 x 1.75 cm)

Date:

-616 - -616
ca. 616 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.18 x 2.25 x .69 in. (3 x 5.72 x 1.75 cm)

36. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of animals for offering, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2.82 x .83 in. (3.81 x 7.16 x 2.1 cm)

Date:

-622 - -622
ca. 622 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2.82 x .83 in. (3.81 x 7.16 x 2.1 cm)

37. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of animals for offering, Ebabbar archive 1.38 x 2.13 x .87 in. (3.5 x 5.4 x 2.2 cm)

Date:

-600 - -600
ca. 600 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.38 x 2.13 x .87 in. (3.5 x 5.4 x 2.2 cm)

38. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of animals for offering, Ebabbar archive 1.75 x 2.75 x 1 in. (4.45 x 6.99 x 2.65 cm)

Date:

-626 - -605
ca. 626–605 B.C. (?)

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.75 x 2.75 x 1 in. (4.45 x 6.99 x 2.65 cm)

39. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of animals for offering, Ebabbar archive 1.89 x 3.5 x .87 in. (4.8 x 8.9 x 2.2 cm)

Date:

-614 - -614
ca. 614 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.89 x 3.5 x .87 in. (4.8 x 8.9 x 2.2 cm)

40. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of animals for offering, Ebabbar archive 2 x 2.75 x 1.08 in. (5.08 x 6.99 x 2.75 cm)

Date:

-609 - -609
ca. 609 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2 x 2.75 x 1.08 in. (5.08 x 6.99 x 2.75 cm)

41. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of animals for offering, Ebabbar archive 2 x 2.83 x 1 in. (5.1 x 7.2 x 2.4 cm)

Date:

-602 - -602
ca. 602 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2 x 2.83 x 1 in. (5.1 x 7.2 x 2.4 cm)

42. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of animals for offering, Ebabbar archive 2.36 x 3.5 x 1.04 in. (6 x 8.9 x 2.65 cm)

Date:

-604 - -562
ca. 604–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.36 x 3.5 x 1.04 in. (6 x 8.9 x 2.65 cm)

43. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of dates for prebendaries, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2.36 x .75 in. (3.8 x 6 x 1.9 cm)

Date:

-608 - -608
ca. 608 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2.36 x .75 in. (3.8 x 6 x 1.9 cm)

44. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of field rent, Ebabbar archive 0.55 x 0.94 x 1.22 in. (1.4 x 2.39 x 3.1 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian (?)

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.55 x 0.94 x 1.22 in. (1.4 x 2.39 x 3.1 cm)

45. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of field rent, Ebabbar archive 0.67 x 0.79 x 1.3 in. (1.7 x 2.01 x 3.3 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian (?)

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.67 x 0.79 x 1.3 in. (1.7 x 2.01 x 3.3 cm)

46. Cuneiform tablet: account of delivery of halilu-tools, Ebabbar archive 1.12 x 2.5 x .73 in. (2.84 x 6.35 x 1.85 cm)

Date:

-604 - -562
ca. 604–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.12 x 2.5 x .73 in. (2.84 x 6.35 x 1.85 cm)

47. Cuneiform tablet: account of esru-tithe payments, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2 x .79 in. (3.81 x 5.08 x 2 cm)

Date:

-576 - -576
ca. 576 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2 x .79 in. (3.81 x 5.08 x 2 cm)

48. Cuneiform tablet: account of flour disbursements, Ebabbar archive 1.25 x 2.13 x .75 in. (3.2 x 5.4 x 1.95 cm)

Date:

-605 - -562
ca. 605–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.25 x 2.13 x .75 in. (3.2 x 5.4 x 1.95 cm)

49. Cuneiform tablet: account of flour, Ebabbar archive 2 x 2.12 x 1 in. (5.08 x 5.38 x 2.6 cm)

Date:

-549 - -549
ca. 549 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2 x 2.12 x 1 in. (5.08 x 5.38 x 2.6 cm)

50. Cuneiform tablet: account of gold, Ebabbar archive 1.44 x 2.5 x .83 in. (3.66 x 6.35 x 2.1 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.44 x 2.5 x .83 in. (3.66 x 6.35 x 2.1 cm)

51. Cuneiform tablet: account of grain for workmen, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 3.11 x 1 in. (3.8 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm)

Date:

-616 - -616
ca. 616 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 3.11 x 1 in. (3.8 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm)

52. Cuneiform tablet: account of oxen given to ploughmen, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2 x .93 in. (3.81 x 5.08 x 2.35 cm)

Date:

-609 - -609
ca. 609 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2 x .93 in. (3.81 x 5.08 x 2.35 cm)

53. Cuneiform tablet: account of pomegranate delivery, Ebabbar archive 1.44 x 2.12 x .65 in. (3.66 x 5.38 x 1.65 cm)

Date:

-579 - -579
ca. 579 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.44 x 2.12 x .65 in. (3.66 x 5.38 x 1.65 cm)

54. Cuneiform tablet: account of receipt of apparel for divinities, Ebabbar archive 1.37 x 2 x .75 in. (3.48 x 5.08 x 1.9 cm)

Date:

-605 - -562
ca. 605–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.37 x 2 x .75 in. (3.48 x 5.08 x 1.9 cm)

55. Cuneiform tablet: account of rent payment of pomegranates, Ebabbar archive 1.12 x 1.37 x .5 in. (2.84 x 3.48 x 1.4 cm)

Date:

-513 - -513
ca. 513 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.12 x 1.37 x .5 in. (2.84 x 3.48 x 1.4 cm)

56. Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep deliveries for offerings, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2.12 x .85 in. (3.81 x 5.38 x 2.15 cm)

Date:

-549 - -549
ca. 549 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2.12 x .85 in. (3.81 x 5.38 x 2.15 cm)

57. Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives Thickness: 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Date:

-626 - -562
ca. 626–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

Thickness: 1 in. (2.5 cm)

58. Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, from the 20th year of rule of either Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive 2 x 3.37 x 1.18 in. (5.08 x 8.56 x 3 cm)

Date:

-605 - -584
ca. 605 B.C. or 584 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2 x 3.37 x 1.18 in. (5.08 x 8.56 x 3 cm)

59. Cuneiform tablet: account of silver disbursements, Ebabbar archive 1.82 x 2.25 x .87 in. (4.62 x 5.72 x 2.2 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.82 x 2.25 x .87 in. (4.62 x 5.72 x 2.2 cm)

60. Cuneiform tablet: account of silver expenditures, Ebabbar archive 1.1 x 1.26 x 1.93 in. (2.79 x 3.2 x 4.9 cm)

Date:

-605 - -562
ca. 605–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.1 x 1.26 x 1.93 in. (2.79 x 3.2 x 4.9 cm)

61. Cuneiform tablet: account of textile deliveries for divinities, Ebabbar archive 2.52 x 1.81 x .83 in. (6.4 x 4.6 x 2.1 cm)

Date:

-539 - -539
ca. 539 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.52 x 1.81 x .83 in. (6.4 x 4.6 x 2.1 cm)

62. Cuneiform tablet: account of wage payments, Ebabbar archive 2.5 x 1.75 x 1 in. (6.4 x 4.5 x 2.55 cm)

Date:

-598 - -598
ca. 598 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.5 x 1.75 x 1 in. (6.4 x 4.5 x 2.55 cm)

63. Cuneiform tablet: account of wool purchase, Ebabbar archive 0.83 x 0.91 x 2.17 in. (2.11 x 2.31 x 5.51 cm)

Date:

-568 - -568
ca. 568 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.83 x 0.91 x 2.17 in. (2.11 x 2.31 x 5.51 cm)

64. Cuneiform tablet: account of wool, Ebabbar archive 1.75 x 2.5 x .75 in. (4.45 x 6.35 x 2 cm)

Date:

-582 - -582
ca. 582 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.75 x 2.5 x .75 in. (4.45 x 6.35 x 2 cm)

65. Cuneiform tablet: account of work obligations and halilu-tool allocations, Ebabbar archive 2 x 1.25 x .79 in. (5.08 x 3.18 x 2 cm)

Date:

-626 - -539
ca. 626–539 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2 x 1.25 x .79 in. (5.08 x 3.18 x 2 cm)

66. Cuneiform tablet: account of workmen, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2.13 x .87 in. (3.8 x 5.4 x 2.2 cm)

Date:

-598 - -598
ca. 598 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2.13 x .87 in. (3.8 x 5.4 x 2.2 cm)

67. Cuneiform tablet: account regarding baskets, Ebabbar archive 1.25 x 1.82 x .63 in. (3.18 x 4.62 x 1.6 cm)

Date:

-574 - -574
ca. 574 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.25 x 1.82 x .63 in. (3.18 x 4.62 x 1.6 cm)

68. Cuneiform tablet: account regarding temple sheep, Ebabbar archive 2.37 x 2.87 x 1.14 in. (6.02 x 7.29 x 2.9 cm)

Date:

-519 - -519
ca. 519 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.37 x 2.87 x 1.14 in. (6.02 x 7.29 x 2.9 cm)

69. Cuneiform tablet: account text concerning bitumen, Quradum archive 9.4 x 8.1 x 2.2 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in.)

Date:

-2350 - -2150
ca. 2350–2150 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Akkadian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

9.4 x 8.1 x 2.2 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in.)

70. Cuneiform tablet: account, Ebabbar archive 2.36 x 2.64 x 1.06 in. (6 x 6.7 x 2.7 cm)

Date:

-626 - -539
ca. 626–539 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.36 x 2.64 x 1.06 in. (6 x 6.7 x 2.7 cm)

71. Cuneiform tablet: allocation account, Ebabbar archive 1.75 x 2.5 x .85 in. (4.45 x 6.35 x 2.15 cm)

Date:

-626 - -539
ca. 626–539 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.75 x 2.5 x .85 in. (4.45 x 6.35 x 2.15 cm)

72. Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive 1.5 x 2.25 x .91 in. (3.8 x 5.7 x 2.3 cm)

Date:

-522 - -486
ca. 522–486 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.5 x 2.25 x .91 in. (3.8 x 5.7 x 2.3 cm)

73. Cuneiform tablet: animal account, Ebabbar archive 2.75 x 4 x 1 in. (7 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm)

Date:

-626 - -605
ca. 626–605 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.75 x 4 x 1 in. (7 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm)

74. Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive Thickness: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)

Date:

-626 - -590
ca. late 7th–early 6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

Thickness: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)

75. Cuneiform tablet: beer rations 7.1 x 7.4 x 3.4 cm (2 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.)

Date:

-2000 - -1500
ca. 20th–16th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Old Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

7.1 x 7.4 x 3.4 cm (2 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.)

76. Cuneiform tablet: blanket allocation list, Ebabbar archive 2.64 x 4.25 x 1.08 in. (6.7 x 10.8 x 2.75 cm)

Date:

-605 - -562
ca. 605–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.64 x 4.25 x 1.08 in. (6.7 x 10.8 x 2.75 cm)

77. Cuneiform tablet: blanket allocation list, Ebabbar archive 2.64 x 4.25 x 1.08 in. (6.7 x 10.8 x 2.75 cm)

Date:

-605 - -562
ca. 605–562 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.64 x 4.25 x 1.08 in. (6.7 x 10.8 x 2.75 cm)

78. Cuneiform tablet: commodity account, Ebabbar archive 2.12 x 1.37 x .73 in. (5.38 x 3.48 x 1.85 cm)

Date:

-558 - -558
ca. 558 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.12 x 1.37 x .73 in. (5.38 x 3.48 x 1.85 cm)

79. Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive 1.25 x 2.25 x .77 in. (3.18 x 5.72 x 1.95 cm)

Date:

-568 - -568
ca. 568 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.25 x 2.25 x .77 in. (3.18 x 5.72 x 1.95 cm)

80. Cuneiform tablet: field lease, archive of Bel-remanni 6.4 x 8.5 x 3.1 cm (2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

Date:

-501 - -501
ca. 501 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

6.4 x 8.5 x 3.1 cm (2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

81. Cuneiform tablet: field rental 4.1 x 3.4 x 2 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in.)

Date:

-1749 - -1712
ca. 1749–1712 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Old Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

4.1 x 3.4 x 2 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in.)

82. Cuneiform tablet: field sale 4.9 x 3.8 x 1.7 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in.)

Date:

-2000 - -1500
ca. 20th–16th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Old Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

4.9 x 3.8 x 1.7 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in.)

83. Cuneiform tablet: flour deliveries for rent payment, Ebabbar archive 1.1 x 2.36 x .77 in. (2.8 x 6 x 1.95 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

1.1 x 2.36 x .77 in. (2.8 x 6 x 1.95 cm)

84. Cuneiform tablet: fragment 0.91 x 1.06 x 1.54 in. (2.31 x 2.69 x 3.91 cm)

Date:

-568 - -568
ca. 568 B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.91 x 1.06 x 1.54 in. (2.31 x 2.69 x 3.91 cm)

85. Cuneiform tablet: fragment of barley rations list, Ebabbar archive 2.72 x 1 x .94 in. (6.91 x 2.69 x 2.35 cm)

Date:

-700 - -500
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

2.72 x 1 x .94 in. (6.91 x 2.69 x 2.35 cm)

86. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.28 x 0.39 x 0.79 in. (0.71 x 0.99 x 2.01 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.28 x 0.39 x 0.79 in. (0.71 x 0.99 x 2.01 cm)

87. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.51 x 0.43 x 0.94 in. (1.3 x 1.09 x 2.39 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.51 x 0.43 x 0.94 in. (1.3 x 1.09 x 2.39 cm)

88. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.59 x 0.63 x 0.98 in. (1.5 x 1.6 x 2.49 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.59 x 0.63 x 0.98 in. (1.5 x 1.6 x 2.49 cm)

89. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.59 x 0.67 x 0.75 in. (1.5 x 1.7 x 1.91 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.59 x 0.67 x 0.75 in. (1.5 x 1.7 x 1.91 cm)

90. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.59 x 1.26 x 1.34 in. (1.5 x 3.2 x 3.4 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.59 x 1.26 x 1.34 in. (1.5 x 3.2 x 3.4 cm)

91. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.63 x 1.18 x 1.54 in. (1.6 x 3 x 3.91 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.63 x 1.18 x 1.54 in. (1.6 x 3 x 3.91 cm)

92. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.67 x 0.59 x 1.26 in. (1.7 x 1.5 x 3.2 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.67 x 0.59 x 1.26 in. (1.7 x 1.5 x 3.2 cm)

93. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.67 x 0.79 x 1.57 in. (1.7 x 2.01 x 3.99 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.67 x 0.79 x 1.57 in. (1.7 x 2.01 x 3.99 cm)

94. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.71 x 1.26 x 1.42 in. (1.8 x 3.2 x 3.61 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.71 x 1.26 x 1.42 in. (1.8 x 3.2 x 3.61 cm)

95. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.75 x 1.14 x 1.46 in. (1.91 x 2.9 x 3.71 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.75 x 1.14 x 1.46 in. (1.91 x 2.9 x 3.71 cm)

96. Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive 0.75 x 1.34 x 1.73 in. (1.91 x 3.4 x 4.39 cm)

Date:

-700 - -300
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.

Geographic region:

Mesopotamia
probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba)

Time period:

Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid

Medium:

Clay

Extent:

0.75 x 1.34 x 1.73 in. (1.91 x 3.4 x 4.39 cm)