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Enhedu’anna was the daughter of King Sargon of Akkad (2334-2279 BC), founder of the first documented empire in Asia. Enhedu’anna emerges as a genuine creative talent, a poetess as well as a princess, a priestess and a prophetess. She is, in fact, the first named, non-legendary author in history. As such she has found her way into contemporary anthologies, especially of women’s literature.

The Gold Helmet of King Meskalamdug, c. 2400 BCE, Sumerian

~ Seal. Place of origin: Mesopotamia Date: 9th - 8th century B.C. Medium: Chalcedony and gold

Babylon gardens, from Alexander Movie set.

The Taq-i Kisra - Arch of Ctesiphon, in Iraq.

~ Pair of Basket-Shaped Hair Ornaments. Culture: Mesopotamian  Date: ca. 2000 B.C. Period: Isin-Larsa Place of origin: Iraq Medium: Gold