There is also a great deal of lost history recorded on (some of) those tablets. I do find that quite valuable. So much history has been lost, and destroyed. ISI

There is also a great deal of lost history recorded on (some of) those tablets. I do find that quite valuable. So much history has been lost, and destroyed. ISIL/ISIS actually destroyed a lot in the last few years in this area. I find this INCREDIBLY sad. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_cultural_heritage_by_ISIL#Ancient_and_medieval_sites https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_cultural_herita...