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Instructions of Šūpê-amēli (Akkadian)

−1100 · Book · Public Domain

This work is an Akkadian wisdom text, likely anonymous, offering instructions or advice. It is a notable example of ancient Mesopotamian wisdom literature from the late Bronze Age.

Collection thread: Instruction and Office

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