Clay Tablet with Property Survey

2100 BC - 2000 BC
Clay
Tell Asmar
9.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 1.5 cm

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Whom do you think was responsible for determining the boundaries of pieces of property in ancient Mesopotamia?

Why might the owner of a piece of property want to keep a record of the boundary lines?

Whom do you think was responsible for settling disputes over rights to property in ancient Mesopotamia?

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