Clay cylinders found in Iraq bear writings of Babylonian king who besieged Jerusalem, study reveals
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-04-12 16:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Middle East
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Two inscribed clay cylinders found in the ancient city of Kish in central Iraq bear the writings of Nebuchadnezzar II, the Babylonian king who besieged Jerusalem in 589–587 BCE, according to a study published in December 2025 in the journal Iraq.
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