What important discovery was made in Mari in 1933?
Over 25,000 tablets
A royal palace
A massive library
An ancient ziggurat
Answer
The discovery of more than 25,000 tablets in Mari in 1933 provided valuable insights into the geopolitical map of ancient Mesopotamia and Syria, as well as the nature of diplomatic relations and trading networks in the region during the 2nd millennium BC.
Unearthing the Secrets of Mari, Syria: A Journey Through the Ancient Sumerian and Amorite City
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