I know they look boring, but: ancient tablets discovered at Persepolis contain incredibly valuable information not only
to scholars of the ancient Near East but to all of us. But they’re most valuable when considered together and publicly available as part of our collective human heritage. The book that I’m writing now has morphed from a scholarly treatment to an ancient Persian soap opera, and these tablets have proved tremendously important all along the way. They provide a window into ancient culinary habits, religious beliefs, the personal relationships of working stiffs as well as the rich and famous, the stuff of craftsmanship, and much more… and all concerning a culture with unparalleled influence in world history. Please take a moment to follow this link, edit the form letter as you wish, and then send it on to your senators. The alternative: individual tablets could be pulled from the public domain and sold into private hands, effectively disappearing… again.
For more information, check out the Persepolis Fortification Archive Project
