August
18
/ 2020
A signed Sumerian tablet that is over 5000 years old, from ancient Mesopotamia, has been sold at auction. This extremely historic artifact is believed to have one of the first-ever signatures and indications of a personal name. Interestingly the signed Sumerian tablet also depicts the brewing of beer and was probably an administrative record. The signed Sumerian tablet was found in the ancient city of Uruk which was part of the Sumerian culture. Uruk is believed to have been one of the first cities in the world. The tablet was part of the privately held Schøyen Collection, a collection of tablets and manuscripts, dating back to the earliest days of written history. Sold Signed Sumerian Tablet Has World’s First Signature
