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Evidence Notes

Each note ties claims to primary evidence, with publication trails and clear distinctions between sources, interpretation, and unresolved questions.

Feb 4, 2026 Research Note

Critique & Open Questions

Known gaps, risks, and the specific evidence still required.

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Modern Claims: Allegation vs Evidence

How the archive separates modern narratives from the primary record.

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Primary Texts: Prescriptions & Incantations

What the Sumerian-era tablets actually are, how they are cataloged, and which primary editions are still missing.

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Archaeology & Provenance: Nippur, Nineveh, Babylon

Excavation context and collection history for the tablets that anchor the archive.

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Sources & Methods

How the archive is built, verified, and updated.

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Rituals & Medicine: Prescriptions and Incantations

What we can currently document about healing practice from Sumerian prescriptions and ritual texts.

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