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Clay tablet with foundation inscription of Darius I (522–486 BC)

This inscription was written in Old Persian. It describes the construction of Darius’ palace at Susa, and how he brought workmen and materials from different parts of the empire. The tablet was uncovered under a threshold.

Susa, Palace of Darius
Catalogue no. 1
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