Lament of Nabu-shuma-ukin

6th century BC · Babylon

Lament of Nabu-shuma-ukin, from Babylonia, dated 6th century BC. It was found at Babylon. Today it is kept at the British Museum, London.

Date

6th century BC

Civilization

Babylon

Found at

Babylon

Where it is today

British Museum, London

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