Researchers from the British Museum and Iraq have made a significant discovery at the ancient site of Girsu, revealing over 200 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets. This excavation has provided invaluable insights into the bureaucracy of the earliest known empire.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/21/4000-year-old-tablets-found-in-iraq-reveal-ancient-red-tape