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description: The Instructions of Shuruppak is possibly the oldest surviving written text. Shuruppak, a Sumerian king, is certainly the most ancient author known by name. He lived sometime in the 27th century BC. An English translation of the original Sumerian text can be found here: http://www.gatewaystobabylon.com/myth...
language: Sumerian
title: The Instructions of Shuruppak