Mathew Thomas · @mathewthomas
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Brick mentioning an Assyrian King 2900 years ago.
#Ancientbrick turns out to be #2900yearold #DNAtimecapsule
The brick bears a #cuneiforminscription in the extinct #Semiticlanguage #Akkadian, stating it is 'The property of the #palace of #Ashurnasirpal, #KingofAssyria.'
The clay brick is currently housed at the #NationalMuseum #Denmark
Researchers obtained samples from the brick's inner core
https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/ancient-brick-turns-out-to-be-29000-year-dna-time-capsule-2427660-2023-08-28
#denmark #nationalmuseum #kingofassyria #ashurnasirpal #palace #akkadian #semiticlanguage #cuneiforminscription #dnatimecapsule #2900yearold #ancientbrick