Assyriologist with new theory

[Imperial Dave]

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

[Jon Freitag]

"Sargon" can be represented by five, distinct symbols as well as by three of those same five, distinct symbols. Off to contemplate that possibility...

[DBS]

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...