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Title: Assyriologist with new theory
Post by: Imperial Dave on May 04, 2024, 05:22:28 PM
https://phys-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/phys.org/news/2024-05-assyriologist-archaeological-mystery-bc.amp?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17148385406038&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fphys.org%2Fnews%2F2024-05-assyriologist-archaeological-mystery-bc.html

Beyond my Ken but hopefully of interest
Title: Re: Assyriologist with new theory
Post by: Jon Freitag on May 04, 2024, 05:38:03 PM
"Sargon" can be represented by five, distinct symbols as well as by three of those same five, distinct symbols. Off to contemplate that possibility...
Title: Re: Assyriologist with new theory
Post by: DBS on May 04, 2024, 06:00:40 PM
Hmmmm. Maybe.  Though given all five also symbolise power or prosperity, I can think of less esoteric reasons for kings fond of boasting of their military prowess and promotion of agriculture to pick them...