Archaeologists unearthed an ancient furniture order. Now they're puzzling out what it means
Cuneiform inscription is seen during excavation at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, now known as Tello, in Iraq's al-Shatrah district of the southern Dhi Qar province on November 14, 2021. (Asaad Niazi/AFP via Getty Images)
Archaeologists recently discovered a clay tablet in Turkey that’s 3,500 years old. But the big surprise? It appears to be an order for hundreds of furniture items — an enormous production for the Bronze Age site.
Ancient Assyria expert Jacob Lauinger joins us to discuss his work interpreting the tablet and the many questions it raises.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
