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Archaeologists unearth tiny 3,500-year-old clay tablet following an earthquake

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Archaeologists have recently discovered a 3,500-year-old tablet with cuneiform writing in Turkey. The tablet, measuring 1.7 inches by 1.4 inches and dated back to the 15th century BC, is believed to be an itemized receipt for the purchase of a large amount of furniture. Experts hope that this finding will provide insight into the economic structure and state system of the Late Bronze Age. The tablet was found during restoration work after earthquakes and is currently being translated by researchers. The discovery sheds light on the society and economy of the ancient city where it was found.