What dialect are the rediscovered works of Enheduanna written in?
Egyptian
Akkadian
First Babylonian Empire Sumerian dialect
Old Persian
Answer
The rediscovered works of Enheduanna are written in the First Babylonian Empire Sumerian dialect. This dialect was spoken during the reign of Hammurabi, the sixth king of the First Babylonian Empire. Enheduanna was a Sumerian priestess and poet who is considered to be one of the first authors in history. Her works are considered to be some of the oldest surviving pieces of literature.
The Legacy of Enheduanna: Unveiling the First Known Author
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