Aug 30, 2026
A 4000-year-old clay cuneiform tablet detailing the supply of oxen to plough a field in ancient Mesopotamia might be the oldest legal contract held in Canberra. Radio 1RPH speaks to Dr Marko Vitas from the Australian National University’s Classics Museum for this intriguing story about commerce, clay, and communication. Narrated and produced by Margaret Puls for the Radio Reading Network of Australia.