The Treaty of Kadesh is one of the earliest known peace treaties in history, signed between two ancient superpowers: the Egyptian Empire under Pharaoh Ramses II and the Hittite Empire under King Hattusili III. This diplomatic agreement ended long-standing hostilities and established a framework for peace and mutual defense. It dates back to the 13th…
Tablets
Tablets were the “books” of the ancient world. Made from clay, stone, or wood, they were inscribed with important texts, laws, or records. Some of the earliest known writing, like cuneiform from Mesopotamia, was written on clay tablets.
Emerald Tablets
The Emerald Tablets are a set of ancient, cryptic writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary Hellenistic figure. These writings have long captivated scholars, mystics, and alchemists. The content of the tablets deals with topics like alchemy, cosmology, and the nature of existence. The Emerald Tablets are considered key texts in Western esoteric traditions.Historical Origins…
Vindolanda Tablets
Vindolanda Tablets: Unraveling Everyday Life on the Roman FrontierThe Vindolanda tablets whisper secrets across millennia, offering a captivating glimpse into daily life on the Roman frontier in Britain. Unearthed at the Vindolanda archaeological site in northern England, these remarkable artifacts serve as invaluable historical documents. Let’s delve deeper into their discovery, decipher their contents, and…
The Ebla Tablets
The Ebla Tablets are a collection of around 20,000 clay tablets discovered in the ancient city of Ebla, Syria. Unearthed in the 1970s, these artifacts date back to around 2500 BC. They provide a wealth of information on the language, culture, economy, and political life of the period. The tablets are especially significant because they contain one of the earliest known scripts, known as Eblaite, and offer insights into Semitic languages. They also mention cities and places, some of which appear in the Bible, thus providing a historical context to ancient Near Eastern civilizations.