State Archives of Assyria 6 — Sales, Loans, and Contracts of the Assyrian Court, c. 747–660 BC

This is the State Archives of Assyria online (SAAo) edition of Theodore Kwasman and Simo Parpola's Legal Transactions of the Royal Court of Nineveh, Part I: Tiglath-Pileser III through Esarhaddon (State Archives of Assyria 6; Helsinki University Press, 1991). It gathers 350 legal tablets from the royal court at Nineveh (Kuyunjik) — the largest single collection in this series — spanning roughly from the reign of Tiglath-Pileser III in the 740s BC to the early years of Ashurbanipal around 660 BC.

These are working contracts, not literature: sales of slaves, houses, gardens, and agricultural land; loans of silver and barley; and occasional leases and pledges, drawn up before witnesses and dated by the Assyrian eponym-year calendar. Nearly every tablet follows the same legal formula — seller and price, a clause voiding future lawsuits, a penalty for breach payable to a temple, a witness list, and a closing date — and many still bear the fingernail impressions its illiterate parties pressed into the clay in place of a seal. Most of the buyers were officials and household dependents of the royal court itself: chariot drivers, cohort commanders, scribes, and the "third men" who rode beside the king's charioteers, several of whom appear across dozens of tablets as their personal archives of accumulated property.

The volume follows Kwasman and Parpola's own division into fifteen chapters, most named for the court official whose personal dossier of purchases they collect — Mušallim-Issar, Inurta-ila'i, Bahianu, Mannu-ki-Arbail, Silim-Aššur, Dannaya, and Remanni-Adad, Ashurbanipal's charioteer, whose 55 tablets close the volume — interleaved with four chapters of "Varia" gathering transactions that belong to no single archive, and two chapters of contracts involving harem governesses and other royal women. Almost every tablet is damaged to some degree; 210 lines across 149 of the 350 texts are too broken for SAAo itself to have published a translation, and each such gap is marked in place below rather than filled.

The English below is SAAo's own published translation, reproduced complete and verbatim as continuous reading prose; nothing has been added, paraphrased, or supplied by this library. Brackets and parenthetical notes are SAAo's own markers for damaged, restored, or uncertain cuneiform.

Contents

• Chapter One. Mušallim-Issar, Village Manager of the Chief Eunuch — SAA 06 001–009
• Chapter Two. Inurta-ila'i — SAA 06 010–016
• Chapter Three. Varia — SAA 06 017–033
• Chapter Four. Royal Charioteers — SAA 06 034–059
• Chapter Five. Bahianu, Village Manager of the Stewardess — SAA 06 060–080
• Chapter Six. Harem Governesses and Other Royal Women — SAA 06 081–099
• Chapter Seven. Aplaya, 'Third Man' of Arda-Mullissi, Crown Prince — SAA 06 100–108
• Chapter Eight. Se'-madi, Village Manager of the Crown Prince — SAA 06 109–112
• Chapter Nine. Varia — SAA 06 113–200
• Chapter Ten. Mannu-ki-Arbail, Cohort Commander — SAA 06 201–220
• Chapter Eleven. Silim-Aššur — SAA 06 221–238
• Chapter Twelve. Dannaya — SAA 06 239–246
• Chapter Thirteen. Harem Governesses and Other Royal Women — SAA 06 247–256
• Chapter Fourteen. Varia — SAA 06 257–295
• Chapter Fifteen. Remanni-Adad, Assurbanipal's Charioteer — SAA 06 296–350

Chapter One. Mušallim-Issar, Village Manager of the Chief Eunuch

SAA 06 001–009.

SAA 06 001 — Mušallim-Issar Purchases Slaves (742-XI-26)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00422; ADD 0075. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; [Month She]bat (XI), 26th day, epo[nym] year of [Na]bû-da''inanni, commander-in-[chief], in the reign of Tiglath-Pile[ser (III), king of Assyria]. SAA 06 001; SAAo P335027.

Obverse

[Instead of his seal he impressed] his fingernail. [Fingernail of ...]î, [owner of the man being sold]. (fingernail impressions)

[13 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

(Break) [If he does not pa]y, he shall not come out. Whoever pays [x m]inas of silver to Mušallim-Issar, shall redeem the man together with his people. Witness Sipparanu, tanner of colored leather. [Witness] Libbalayu. Witness Aššur-šallim-ahhe, [ch]ariot driver. Witness Sin-iddina, 'third man.' [Witness] Naṣî. Witness Bihî. [Witness I]mmani-Aššur. Witness Yaya. [A total of 8 witnesses] from Til-Inurta. [Witness Aš]šur-nadin-ahhe, from Eunuch Town. [In all 9] witnesses, servants of the [chief] eunuch. [Witness] Nadî, scribe, keep[er of the contract]. [Month She]bat (XI), 26th day, epo[nym] year of [Na]bû-da''inanni, commander-in-[chief], in the reign of Tiglath-Pile[ser (III), king of Assyria].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 002 — Musallim-Issar Purchases 5 Slaves (737-II-9)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0649 + Sm 1407; ADD 0320. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 9th day, [eponym year of] Bel-emur[anni]. SAA 06 002; SAAo P335265.

Obverse

[Fingernail of NN, U]rdu, A[m..., ...]aya, and Na'[di-...]. (fingernail impressions) El-tuklatua, Mumar-ili, Šamaš-le'i, Issar-da''ininni, and Mukinnat-Issar, a total of five persons — Mušallim-Issar has contracted and bought them for 74 minas of copper.

Bottom Edge

The money is paid completely. Lawsuit or litig[ati]on is void.

Reverse

Witness Qurdi-Nergal, Ṭabussu. Witness Urdî, son of Susû. Witness Aššur-aplu-iddina. Witness Ubrî, oil-presser. Witness Ninuayu, [...]. Witness Qurdi-[...]. Month Iyyar (II), 9th day, [eponym year of] Bel-emur[anni].

SAA 06 003 — Mušallim-Issar Buys a Slave

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 1035; ADD 0492. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III or Sargon II's reign. SAA 06 003; SAAo P335430.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [...] of Arbela [...] — Mušallim-Issar, [village manager, has contracted, purcha]sed, and bought (him) [for] 2 homers of barley (equalling) 80 minas of copper at its current value. The money is paid completely. That [man] is purchased, acquired, paid off, and cleared. [Any revoca]tion, lawsuit or litigation is void. [Whoever in the] future, in far-off days, [whether ...]banu or his sons, [grandsons] or labour-duty superior, seeks [a lawsuit or lit]igation against Mušallim-Issar, shall pay 5 minas of silver (and) one mina of gold [to Ištar of] Arbela, and shall return [the money] tenfold to its owners. He shall contest [in] his lawsuit and not succeed.

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Bottom Edge

(Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 004 — Mušallim-Issar Buys Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 2, 499; ADD 0497. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III or Sargon II's reign. SAA 06 004; SAAo P335435.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) all his [......, ...] of Arbe[la] — [Muša]llim-Issar, village manager, [has contracted and bought them fo]r 16 minas of sil[ver]. [The mon]ey is pa[id] completely. [Those people are purchased] and acquired. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 005 — Mušallim-Issar Buys a Servant (729-III-3)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0187; ADD 0195. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; Month Sivan (III), 3rd day, eponym year of Liphur-ilu, governor of Habruri. SAA 06 005; SAAo P240189.

Obverse

Fingernail of Sin-na'id, owner of the man. (fingernail impressions) Ahu-uqur, his servant — Mušallim-Is[sar] has contracted and [bought him] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Nabû-[...]. Month Sivan (III), 3rd day, eponym year of Liphur-ilu, governor of Habruri.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 006 — Mušallim-Issar Buys 7 Slaves (713-III-3)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0189; ADD 0248. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Sivan (III), 3rd day, eponym year of Aššur-b[ani], governor of Cal[ah]. SAA 06 006; SAAo P335195.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (fingernail impression) Šamaš-immi, his wife, son, and 4 daughters, a total of 7 persons, servants of Gabbaru — Mušallim-Issar has contracted and bought them for 180 minas of copper from Gabbaru. [The mon]ey is paid completely. Those pe[opl]e are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is vo[id]. Whoever in the future, at any time, breaks the contract, shall pay 10 minas of silver to Ninurta residing in Calah. He shall pay [one] talent of tin to the go[vern]or of his city, and shall re[turn] the money ten[fold] to its owner. [He shall contest] in his lawsuit [and not succeed].

Reverse

(Guaranteed against) epileptic [sei]zures for 100 days (and against) fraud forever. Witness Ezbu-lešir, butcher. Witness Ilumma-lidgul, butcher. Witness Saggil-bi'di, servant of the vizier. Witness Aššur-iddina, a Ninevite. Witness Silim-Issar, porter, servant of the governor of [Ca]lah. [Witness NN], tax col[lector]. (Break)

Edge

Month Sivan (III), 3rd day, eponym year of Aššur-b[ani], governor of Cal[ah]. 4 minas of copper for [his] fingernail.

SAA 06 007 — Mušallim-Issar Buys a Slave

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0199 + Sm 0447 + Sm 0553; ADD 0180. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III or Sargon II's reign. SAA 06 007; SAAo P335130.

Obverse

[Inst]ead of his seal he impressed his fingernail. (fingernail impressions) Fingernail of Balaṭu-ereš, owner of the man. Akbar, his servant — Mušallim-Issar, [village] manager of the chief eunuch, has contracted and bought him from Bala[ṭu-ereš] for 100 minas of copper. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Balaṭu-ereš or his sons or his grandsons, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Mušallim-Issar, shall pla[ce] 10 minas of silver (and) one mina of gold [in] the lap of Ištar residing in Arbela, [and shall return the mon]ey tenfold to its owners. He shall cont[est] in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

[Wit]ness Nergal-mušezib [...], owner of the money [...]. [Wit]ness Šamaš-ah[u-...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 008 — Mušallim-Issar Buys Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01495; ADD 0480. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III or Sargon II's reign. SAA 06 008; SAAo P335419.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [The money is paid com]pletely. Those [people] are purch[ased and acquired. Any rev]ocation lawsuit or litiga[tion is void]. Who[ev]er in the future, a[t any time], whe[ther] Balaṭu-ereš o[r his sons], or (whosoever), [seeks] a lawsuit or li[tigation] against Mušallim-Issar, shall [return] the money ten[fold] to its owners. He shall [contest] in his lawsuit and not succ[eed].

Reverse

Witness Issar-aplu-iddina, son of [NN]. Witness Ebissi-šar[ri...], cha[riot driver]. Wi[tness NN]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 009 — Mušallim-Issar Buys Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 09195; ADD 0486. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III or Sargon II's reign. SAA 06 009; SAAo P335425.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Those people are purchased and] acquired. [Any] revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. [Whoever] in the future, at any time, [lodges] a complaint, whether Ṣabu-damqu [o]r his sons, (and) seeks [a law]suit or litigation against Mušallim-Issar, [shall ret]urn [the mon]ey tenfold to [its owner. He shall contest] in his lawsuit [and not] suc[ceed].

Reverse

(Rest destroyed)

Chapter Two. Inurta-ila'i

SAA 06 010–016.

SAA 06 010 — Inurta-ila’i Buys Land (717-XI-16)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00352 + 1883-01-18, 0291; ADD 0391. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 16th day, eponym year of Ṭab-šar-Aššur, the chief treasurer. SAA 06 010; SAAo P335335.

Obverse

Instead of [his seal] he impressed his [fin]gernail. Fingernail of Šer-idri, owner of the land being sold. (space for fingernail impressions) An estate of 3 hectares of land on the edge of an irrigation outlet, adjoining the road [to] Calah, (the field of) Zabinu, and the side road to [the village] of the Aramean; an estate of 7 decares of land adjoining (the field of) Urarṭayu, the road to Calah, and (the fields of) Zabinu and Bel-(lu)-balaṭ; an estate of 3 hectares of land [adjoin]ing (the fields of) Nuhšaya, Zabinu and Bel-(lu)-balaṭ, the side road to the village of [Zizî] and Potter Town; an estate of 4 hectares [of land adjoin]ing (the fields of) Zabinu and Bel-(lu)-balaṭ, the [sid]e road to the village of Zizî, and [...]; an estate of 1 hectare [of land] adjoining [...], (the field of) Qibi[nn]î [and the road to Calah]; an estate of 4 decares of throne land ...[......]; [an estate] of 1 hectare and 1 decare of land in [Potter Town, ...] of a house — [Inurta-ila'i] has contracted and bought (this property) [from] Šer-idri f[or x minas of silver]. The money [is paid] compl[etely. That land is purchased and acqui]red. Any rev[ocation, lawsuit, or liti]gation is vo[id].

Bottom Edge

(Break)

Reverse

[whether Šer-idri or his sons, grandsons], brothers or nephews, (whoever) seeks a lawsu[it] or litigation against Inurta-ila'i, [shall return] the money tenfold to i[ts] owner. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succ[eed]. Witness [......]. Witness [...]-Bel-[...]. Witness Adad-[...]. Witness Nergal-ib[ni, ...]. Witness Madayu, [...]. Witness Aššur-natkil, chief [...] Witness Muneppiš-ilu, may[or]. Witness Urarṭayu. Witness Qibinnî. Witness Ahi-ṭaba. Witness Sukkaya. Witness Zabinu. A total of 5 residents of his city. Month Shebat (XI), 16th day, eponym year of Ṭab-šar-Aššur, the chief treasurer. Witness Nabû'a, scribe, keeper of the contract. Witness Ṭabî. Witness Ainê. Witness Mannu-ki-ṣabi.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 011 — Duplicate of the Preceding Text

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0688; ADD 0394. Assigned to Sargon II's reign (721–705 BC). SAA 06 011; SAAo P335338.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [an estate of x deca]res of lan[d adjoining (the field of) Ura]rṭa[yu, the road to Calah], and (the fields of) [Zab]inu and Bel-(lu)-bal[aṭ]; [an estate of 3 hectares of lan]d adjoining (the fields of) [Nuh]šaya, Bel-(lu)-bal[aṭ and Zabinu], the side road to the village of Ziz[î and Pott]er [Town]; an estate of 4 hectares of land adjoin[ing (the fields of) Zabinu and Be]lu-lu-balaṭ, the side road to the village of [Zizî, and ...]; [an estate of 1] hectare of land adjoining Qi[binnî, ..., and] the road to Calah; an estate of 4 decares of [throne land ...]; an estate of 1 hec]tare 1 decare of land [......] in ... [......]; an estate of [x hecta]res of land [...... adj]oining the field [of ......], the side road to the villa[ge of ......] and [...] (Break)

Reverse

[whoever seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Inu]rtî, [his] sons [and grandsons], shall place [x minas of refined silver (and) x minas] of pure gold in the [lap of Ninurta residing in Cal]ah. [He shall tie] 2 white horses [to the feet of Aššur, and shall bring 4] harbakannu-horses to the feet of [Nergal. He shall pay one tal]ent of tin to the gover[nor of his city], and shall return [the money ten]fold to its owner. He shall contest [in his lawsuit] and not succeed. [Witness ...]-iddina, steward of the Kadmuri temple. [Witness ...]-iddina, son of Ubru-Nabû. [Witness ...]ni, priest of Nabû of Ninev[eh]. [Witness ...-be]lu-ka'in, chief architect. [Witness ...]-aplu-uṣur, son of Aššur-remanni. [Witness S]e'-[...], royal body[guard]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 012 — Inurta-ila’i Buys More Land (715)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00335. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Eponym year of Taklak-ana-Bel, governor of Naṣibi[na]. SAA 06 012; SAAo P335326.

Obverse

[Inst]ead of his seal he impress[ed] his fingernail. [Fing]ernail of Šamaš-tabni-uṣur, son of haruspex, [owner] of the land being sold. (space for seal impressions) An estate of 1 hectare of land in the ... adjoining the field of the vizier and the field of Aplî; an estate of 8 decares of land on the narrow road adjoining the field of Ahi-ṭaba and the land of Urda-Issaran; an estate of 1 hectare of land upon the side road of the Chaldeans, adjoining the field of Nabû-ahhe-eriba and the field of Marduk-bel-uṣur; an estate of 8 decares of land adjoining the field of Nabû-ahhe-riba and the field of Abi-ṭaba; [an estate ......]... [...]; an estate of 2 hectares and 5 decares of land [......]ayu (Break)

Reverse

Witness Sukkaya; in the presence of Ninevite witnesses. Witness Šep-Issar. Witness Ahu'aya. Witness Ubru-Issar, cupbearer of the vizier. Witness Marduk-iddina, scribe, keeper of the contract. Eponym year of Taklak-ana-Bel, governor of Naṣibi[na]. 3 minas of copper for [hi]s fi[ngernail].

SAA 06 013 — Inurta-ila’i Sells the Land he Bought 7 Years Before (710)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-03-23, 0143; ADD 0392. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; [Month ..., ...]th [day], eponym year of Šamaš-belu-uṣur, [governor] of Arz[uhi]na. SAA 06 013; SAAo P335336.

Obverse

[Ins]tead of his seal he impressed his fingernail. [Fing]ernail of Inurta-ila'i, owner of the land being sold. (blank seal space) [An estate] of 3 hectares of land on the edge of an irrigation outlet, adjoining the road [o]f the city of Calah and (the field of) Zabinu; an estate of 7 decares of land [adjoin]ing (the field of) Urarṭayu, the road of Calah, and (the fields of) Zabinu and Bel-lu-balaṭ; an estate of 3 hectares of land [adjoining] Nuh[šaya], Bel-lu-balaṭ, [and the side road of the village of Z]izî. (Break)

Reverse

Witness Ubru-Is[sar, cupbearer]. Witness Sukkaya, weaver. Witness Qibinnî, weaver. Witness Išme-ilu. Witness Šer-nuri, son of [I]l-šumki. Witness Ahû'a-eriba. Witness Šam[aš]-nammir, merchant. [Witness NN, scribe, kee]per of the tablet. [Month ..., ...]th [day], eponym year of Šamaš-belu-uṣur, [governor] of Arz[uhi]na.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 014 — Inurta-ila’i Buys Land from Remanni-ilu

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0379; ADD 0393. Assigned to Sargon II's reign (721–705 BC). SAA 06 014; SAAo P335337.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) adjoining (the fields of) [NN], Bel-Harran-[...] and Aplî; an estate of [x hectares of land] adjoining Zabinu and [...], at the back of the mound, a total of 11 hecta[res of land ...]; [an estate of x] hectares 8 decares of land [...] adjoining the fields of Aplî [...] and Ahi-im[mi ...] (Break)

Reverse

[Inurta-ila'i has contracted and] bought (said property) for 2 min[as of silver ......]. [The money is paid completely]. That [land] is pur[chased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit] or litigation is void. [Whoever in the future breaks the contract], whether Remanni-ilu o[r his ...] or any relative of his, and [seeks] a lawsuit or litigat[ion] against [Inurta-ila'i, shall pay] one mina of [refined] silver [and x minas of pure gold] to [the god ... residing in ...] (Break)

Edge

[...... a thir]d (of a mina) of silver for his fingernail.

SAA 06 015 — Inurta-ila’i Buys Land from Uquwa and Ahu'a-eriba

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0138; ADD 0405. Assigned to Sargon II's reign (721–705 BC). SAA 06 015; SAAo P335348.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Inurta-ila'i has contracted and] bought it [for x min]as of copper. [The money is] paid [completely]. That land [is purchased and ac]quired. Any revocation, lawsu[it, or litigat]ion is void. Whoever in the future, [at a]ny time, lodges a complaint, whether Uquwa or Ahu'a-eri[ba, o]r their sons, grandsons, brothers or nephews, or any relative of theirs, or their prefect, and seeks a lawsuit or litig[ation] against Inurta-ila'i, [his] brothers and [neph]ews, shall return the money ten[fold to] its [own]ers. [He shall contest] in [his lawsuit] and not succe[ed].

Reverse

[Witness Mun]eppiš-ilu, [mayor]. [Witness Urarṭay]u, [...]. [Witness ...]a, [...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 016 — Fragment of a Purchase Document of Inurta-ila'i

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 13185; ADD 0518. Assigned to Sargon II's reign (721–705 BC). SAA 06 016; SAAo P335455.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) adjoining the field of [NN] upon [......] adjoining the field [of ......] (Break)

Reverse

[He shall place ... in the lap of DN res]iding in [..., and shall return the money tenfold t]o [its] owners. He shall contest [in his lawsuit] and [not succeed]. [Witness] Muneppi[š-ilu, mayor]. [Witness] Urarṭayu, [...]. (Rest destroyed)

Chapter Three. Varia

SAA 06 017–033.

SAA 06 017 — Aššur-šallim-ahhe Buys a Threshing Floor (747-II-4)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00326; ADD 0412. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 4th day, eponym year of Sin-šallimanni, governor of Raṣappa. SAA 06 017; SAAo P335355.

Obverse

Fingernail of Ṣabu-damqu, fingernail of Abzî, fingernail of Eriba-Aššur, fingernail of Šamaš-šallim, fingernail of Ipparšidu, a total of 5 men, owners of the threshing floor. (fingernail impressions) A property of 90 square metres, a threshing floor in Du'ua, adjoining (the estates of) Adad-remanni and the overseer of the household — Aššur-šallim-ahhe has contracted and bought (said) threshing floor from these m[en] for [x minas of silver] by the mina of [Carchemish].

Reverse

The money is paid [completely]. That threshing floor is purchased and acqui[red]. Any revocation or litigation [is void]. Whoever in the future, [at any time], see[ks] a lawsuit or litigation against Aššur-šall[im-ahhe], shall pay one mina of silver. Witness Aššur-šallim-ahhe, [mayor of] Du'[ua]. Witness Ša-[Aššur-ani]ni. Witness Taklak-ana-beliya, overseer of the household of Šumma-ila'i. Witness Suhiru. Witness Arbailayu. Witness Mušallim-Inurta.

Right Edge

Witness Šaulanu, scribe, keeper of the tablet. Month Iyyar (II), 4th day, eponym year of Sin-šallimanni, governor of Raṣappa.

SAA 06 018 — (no title) (739-XII-19)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1905-04-09, 0353; ADD 1251. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; Month Adar (XII), 19th day, eponym year of Sin-taklak, treasurer. SAA 06 018; SAAo P336012.

Obverse

Instead of their seals they impr[essed] their fingernails. Fingernail of Sagab, fingernail of Šamšani-ilu, [fi]nger[nail of ...] from [...]ba (Break)

Reverse

Witness Šu[...y]a. Witness Ippar[šid]u. Witness Nabû-uballiṭ, scribe, keeper of the tablet. Month Adar (XII), 19th day, eponym year of Sin-taklak, treasurer.

[2 lines of the Reverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 019 — Šumu-lešir, Recruitment Officer, Buys an Estate (734-IX-26)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 2, 019; ADD 0415. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; Month Kislev (IX), 26th day, eponym year of Bel-dan, governor of Calah, during his second term. SAA 06 019; SAAo P335358.

Obverse

Instead of their seals they impressed their fingernails. (fingernail impressions) Fingernail of Nabû-ašared, fingernail of Mušallim-Aššur, fingernail of Aššur-matu-taqqin, fingernail of Nabû-na'id, a total of 4 sons of Itu'ayu, owners of the land. An estate of 14 hectares of land in cultivation, a house, a threshing floor and an orchard in Goldsmith Town — Šumu-lešir, recruitment off[icer, has con]tracted and bought it [fo]r 20 [min]as of copper from [these] gentlemen, [the owners of the la]nd. The money [is paid] comple[tely. Th]at [land] is purchased and acqu[ired. Any revocation, lawsuit], or litigation is vo[id]. [Whoever] in the futu[re], at any time, [whether the]se [gentlemen] or [their] son[s ...] (Break)

Reverse

[Witness NN], royal body[guard]. [Witness ...]u'a, son of Ša-Aššur-an[inu]. [Witness ...]a, son of Bel-a[li]. [Witness ...]i, son of Hannubu. [Witness] Giyâ, son of Bel-a[li]. [Witn]ess Inurtî, son of Babilayu. Witness Susiya, goldsmith of the [vizie]r's household. Witness Ilumma-le'i, [son of] Susiya, ditto. Witness Riba-ahhe from Goldsmith Town. Witness Urdu. Witness La-tubašanni-ilu, weaver of the vizier's household. Month Kislev (IX), 26th day, eponym year of Bel-dan, governor of Calah, during his second term.

Right Edge

Witness Ubru-Nabû, keeper of the contract.

SAA 06 020 — Fragment of a Legal Document of Šumu-lešir

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 07439 + K 16823; ADD 0303+. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign (744–727 BC). SAA 06 020; SAAo P335248.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Whoever in the] fut[ure, at any time, breaks the contract and seeks a lawsuit or litigation] against Šumu-lešir, [shall eat] one mina of plucked wo[ol and shall drink a full agannu vessel of tanner's paste. He shall place] one mina of refi[ned] silv[er and one mina of pure gold in the lap of ......].

Reverse

[He shall tie] two white horses to the feet of [Aššur, and shall bring] four harbakannu horses to the feet of Nergal. [He shall pay] a talent of tin to the governor of [his] city, [and shall return] the money [tenfold to its owners]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 021 — A Building Contract (734)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00378; ADD 0090. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; [Month ...], 6th day, eponym year of Bel-dan, during his second term. SAA 06 021; SAAo P335042.

Obverse

Šamaš-bani-apli, [NN], La-tubašanni-[ilu, NN], Ken-abuya, Ahu-i[la'i], a total of six men. (Their wage is) 2 talents of copper and 3 homers 6 seahs (c. 700 litres) of bread and beer. They shall work for a month. One shall install beams on the entire barn, plaster the roof, and put in the drain pipe.

Reverse

If the bricks are in short supply, they shall do their work and finish it in the following month. Witness Abu-ul-idi. Witness Qurbu-ilu. Witness Adad-ahu-uṣur. Witness Inurta-bel-u[ṣur]. [Witness] Ṣil-[...]. [Witness] Nabû-[...]. [Witness] Adad-[...]. [Month ...], 6th day, eponym year of Bel-dan, during his second term.

SAA 06 022 — Muaddi Buys 12 Hectares of Land (729-X)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0147 + 1904-10-09, 0150 + 1904-10-09, 0230 + 1904-10-09, 0236 + 1904-10-09, 0240 + 1904-10-09, 0388 + 1904-10-09, 0391 + 1904-10-09, 0395; ADD 1176+. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; Month Tebet, 17th day, eponym year of Liphur-ilu. SAA 06 022; SAAo P335957.

Obverse

Fingernail of Barruqu, owner of the land. (fingernail impressions) An estate of 13 hectares of land in the city of Allî of the domain of the commander-in-chief, adjoining the woman Aššur-[...], Minu-a[hṭi-ana-ili], and the fields of [...]-ilu and Dagan-šimti, manager of the g[arde]n, field, road and the plows — M[ua]ddî has contracted and bought (said property) [for] 30 mi[nas] of copper. [The mon]ey [is p]aid co[mpletely]. The land is purchased and acquired. [Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is] void. Whoever in the future [...] (Break)

Reverse

Witn[ess ......]. Witness Babil[ayu, ...]. Witness Minu-ahṭi-[ana-ili], .... Witness Mannu-ki-ahi, eunuch. Witness Zibate, mayor. Witness Remanni-ilu. Witness Sin-na'id. Witness Ahu-ittabši. Witness [Da]mqî. Witness Kinua. Witness Mullu-abu. Witness Kukulu. Witness K[u]llulu. Witness Bel-šumu-iddina, scribe. Month Tebet, 17th day, eponym year of Liphur-ilu.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 023 — A Eunuch Buys Land in Meze (727-X-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0043; ADD 1156. Assigned to Tiglath-pileser III's reign; Month Tebet (X), 6th day, eponym year of Bel-Harran-belu-uṣur. SAA 06 023; SAAo P335938.

Obverse

Fingernail of Se'-da[lâ], fingernail of Sin-na'id, [his] brother, owners of the land being sold. (fingernail impressions) An estate of 2 hectares belonging to Se'-dalâ and Sin-na'id in the town of Mezê the eunuch has contracted and bought it for 5 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. The land is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Any prefect who breaks the contract shall pay 10 minas of refined silver (and) one mina of pure gold, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

Witness Se'-mati'. Witness Zabudu. Witness Qulî. Witness Ubru-Sin of Ṣirina. Witness Adad-immi son of Nur-Se'. Month Tebet (X), 6th day, eponym year of Bel-Harran-belu-uṣur. Witness Nabû-šumu-uṣur, keeper of the tablet.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 024 — A Fragmentary Sale of Land (723)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00407; ADD 0395. Assigned to Shalmaneser V's reign; [Month ...], 22nd day, epo[nym] year of Shalmaneser (V), king of [Assyria]. SAA 06 024; SAAo P335339.

Obverse

Instead of [their] seals [they impressed their fingernails]. Fingernail of Abu-[...], fingernail of Abu-eriba, [owners of the land being sold]. (fingernail impressions) [An estate of] 3 hectares of land in the town of [...], adjoin]ing the side road of Tu[...], the field of Urda-[...], (and) the field of Šep-[..., the ... of] the commander-[in-chief] (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]šu. Witness [NN]. [Witness Na]bû-šumu-uṣur, [...]. [Month ...], 22nd day, epo[nym] year of Shalmaneser (V), king of [Assyria].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 025 — The Governor of Parsua Borrows 50 Cavalrymen (717-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00280; ADD 0695. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Nisan (I), eponym year of Ṭab-šar-[Aššur]. SAA 06 025; SAAo P335575.

Obverse

50 cavalry[men ...] (and) their sons [...] in the ci[ty ...] — they along with [...] and along with their oxen [...], which ...[...], at the disposal of [NN], governor of Pars[ua].

Reverse

He shall give them back in [full] by the month Tishri (VII). As soon as he has gi[ven] them all back in full, they shall release Sahhî [to him]. Month Nisan (I), eponym year of Ṭab-šar-[Aššur].

SAA 06 026 — Zazi Loans 20 Minas of Silver (711-I-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00287; ADD 0005. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Nisan (I), 21st day, eponym year of Inurta-alik-pani, governor of Si'immê. SAA 06 026; SAAo P334957.

Obverse

20 minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish, belonging to Zazî, at the disposal of Adad-iqiša, at the disposal of Šulmu-šarri, Ahabû, Aššur-mutakkil-šarri and Kakkiya. They have taken it as a loan. It shall increase by a third.

Bottom Edge

Witness Šubî-il, guarantor.

Reverse

Witness Lip[hu]r-ilu, guarantor. Witness Arbailayu, 'third man.' Witness Kur-ila'i, 'third man.' Witness Inurta-ahu-iddina, deputy of the old palace. Witness Se'-ṭuri, smith. Witness Man-kî, ditto of bronze. Month Nisan (I), 21st day, eponym year of Inurta-alik-pani, governor of Si'immê.

Right Edge

Witness Nabû-zer-ketti-lešir, scribe.

SAA 06 027 — Zazi Buys 23 Hectares of Land

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 1342; ADD 0434. Assigned to Sargon II's reign (721–705 BC). SAA 06 027; SAAo P335377.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [An estate] of 1 hectare (of land) adjoining [......], the road to Ṣalli-ibši and (the estate of) ...[......]; An estate of 2 hectares adjoining the royal road to Bit-[...], (the estate of) Urda-Nergal, the town of Bit-Kutî [...], and (the estate of) the palace personnel; An estate of 1 he[ctare ...] adjoining the road of Bit-Kutî, (the estate of) [...-ba]ni, and the gate of Saggi[l ...]; An estate of 1 hectare 2 decares adjoining (the estates of) [NN], Hanasi and Urda-Nergal; An estate of 3 hectares adj[oining ...]-bani, Šamaš-iqbi, the side road of Til-Kurgarri, and [...-b]ani;

Bottom Edge

An estate of 1 hectare 6 decares of land [adjoining ...]ku, the side road [of ...], (and the fields of) [...]-niri, Šamaš-iqbi, and [...];

Reverse

[in] all 23 hectares of land [......], a built house, two doors [......] in the town of Hanuru — [Zaz]î, eunuch of the king, [has contracted and] bought it [from Eṭ]ir-Marduk for 5 3/4 minas of silver [by the min]a of the merchant. [The money] is paid [comp]letely. The field, house, and building [plot are so]ld. Any revocation, lawsuit, or liti[gat]ion [is vo]id. [Whoev]er in the future, at any time, whether Eṭir-[Marduk, or] his [sons] or grandsons, seeks a lawsu[it or litigation against Zaz]î, [shall return] the mon[ey tenfold to its owner]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 028 — Purchase of Land (710-I-28)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0098; ADD 1164. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Nisan (I), 28th day, eponym year of Šamaš-belu-uṣur, governor of Arzuhina. SAA 06 028; SAAo P335946.

Obverse

Instead of his seal he impressed his fingernail. Fingernail of Ṣalmu-ahhe, owner of the field being sold. (fingernail impressions) An estate of 3 hectares of land adjoining the simpletons, the manure house, and (the estates of) Marduk-ereš, [NN and] Dadî; [An estate of x hectares] of land in Kuluna [......] Calah (Rest destroyed)

Reverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Witness NN], may[or]. [Witness NN], royal bodyguard. [Witness NN], his brother. Witness N[ab]û'a, servant of the chief cupbearer. Witness Ahu-la-amašši, palace farmer. Witness Nabû-naṣir, also a palace farmer. Witness Ahu-la-amašši, palace farmer from the town of Mera. Month Nisan (I), 28th day, eponym year of Šamaš-belu-uṣur, governor of Arzuhina.

Right Edge

Witness Nabû-remanni, scribe.

SAA 06 029 — 5 Men Borrow Money against Land from Madayu (710-X-17)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1905-04-09, 0049; ADD 1246. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Tebet (X), 17th day, eponym year of Šamaš-belu-uṣur of Arzuhina. SAA 06 029; SAAo P336009.

Obverse

A quarter (mina) of silver and 47 minas of copper, capital — Ubru-Adad, Balasî, Adad-mušeṣi, Izbu, Ilu-iqbi, and Ṣeranu took it from Madayu (as a loan) against a field.

Reverse

If the field is not in the meadow where they indicated it (to be), the silver and copper shall increase by the same amount. Witness Sin-na'id, tanner of colored leather. Witness Nabû-zeru-lešir, scribe. Witness Ibašši-ila'i, servant of the commander-in-chief.

Right Edge

Month Tebet (X), 17th day, eponym year of Šamaš-belu-uṣur of Arzuhina.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 030 — Paršidu Sells an Estate (710-XII-15)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00358; ADD 0416. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Adar (XII), 15th day, [epo]nym year of Šamaš-belu-uṣur. SAA 06 030; SAAo P335359.

Obverse

[Instead] of his [s]eal he impressed his fingernail. Fingernail of Ipparšidu, owner of the field being sold. (fingernail impressions) An estate of 4 hectares of land in cultivation; an estate of ditto, a threshing floor, a half of a garden in the village of La-qep[u], adjoining the road of Kapar-rabuti and the road [of] the village of [...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, eunuch of the chief [...]. Witness Haldi-naṣir. Witness Haldi-ibni. Witness Kê-Aya. Witness Remut-ili. Witness Yada'-il, an Itu'ean. A total of 6 witnesses from the village of La-qepu. Witness Itti-Adad-ahhutu, servant of the vizier. Witness Ululayu, servant of the chief cupbearer. A total of 2 witnesses from the village of Dannaya. Witness Girsâ. Witness Bel-taklak. Witness Šep-Adad. A total of 3 ditto from the town Nihut.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Right Edge

Witness Nabû-ahhe-šallim, keeper of the tablet. Month Adar (XII), 15th day, [epo]nym year of Šamaš-belu-uṣur.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 031 — Nabu-kabti-ahhešu, Scribe of Sargon, Buys Land (709-VIII-13)

Tablet; clay; Khorsabad (Dur-Šarrukin). Louvre Museum, N 3 3157; TCL 9 58. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), 13th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Aššur-le'i, governor of Tillê; year 12 of Sargon (II), king of Assyria. SAA 06 031; SAAo P337149.

Obverse

[Instead of their seals] they impressed the[ir fingernails]. [Fingernail of NN, fingern]ail of Kê-lamši, [fingernail of NN, fingernail of] Mannu-lu-ahu'a, [a total of 4 gentlemen] from [Buruqu], owners of the land being sold. (fingernail impressions) [An estate of 3] hectares of land belonging to [NN] in the neighbourhood of the town [of Kê-lamši], adjoining the field of Mannu-lu-ahu'a, the threshing-floor of Kurbanu as far as the wadi of Napihu, and the fields of Kurbanu and Kê-lamši; [an estate of] 1 hectare 5 decares in the neigbourhood of the town of Kê-lamši, adjoining the road to Calah, [I]glî, and Ilu-ereš, as far as [the wadi] of [Napihu]; an estate of [1 hectare] 5 decares in the neigbourhood of the town of Ilu-ereš, adjoining the road to Calah, Bel-naṣir, servant of the deputy vizier, and Ululayu, as far as the wadi of Napihu; an estate of 1 hectare outside the town of Kê-lamši, adjoining the road to Calah, Ilu-ereš and Mannu-lu-ahu'a, as far as the [...] ploughs; in all, a property of 7 hectares of land outside the town. an estate of 2 hectares 2 decares of land belonging to Ululayu and Ilu-ereš, ... from the edge of the wadi [....], adjoining the field of Kê-lamši; an estate of 2 hectares 5 decares belonging to Mannu-lu-ah[u'a], from 'open' waste ground as far as the wadi of [Napihu], adjoining the field of Kê-lamši and Ahu'a-amur, in all, a property of 5 hectares of land on the wadi of Napihu. An estate of 2 hectares [x] decares belonging to Ilu-ereš, adjoining Ilu-ereš, Kê-[lamši], and Ul[ulayu]; an estate of 2 hectares 5 decares belonging to Kê-lamši [...], adjoining Nabû-šumu-uṣur, Aplî, and [NN]; [an estate of x hec]tares 2 decares belonging to Mannu-lu-ahu'a; an estate of 1 hectare 3 decares [......];

Bottom Edge

[an estate of] 2 [hect]ares 7 decares adjoining Kê-lamši, Ahu'a-amur, [and] the side road of the shepherds; [in all], a property of 6 hectares [... o]n the side road of the shepherd[s]; in all 80 hectares of land in cultivation by the copper s[eah of] 9 'litres.' 26 royal cubits (is) the length, 24 cubi[ts the width of] a vacant lot i[n ...];

Reverse

[x] cubits (is) the length, 40 cubits the width of a threshing-floor adjoining Ilu-ereš and K[ê-lamši]; 28 cubits (is) the length, 20 cubits the width of a garden adjoining Ilu-ereš and Kê-[lamši]; a refuse dump in front of the gate, belonging to these gentlemen, in Buruqu — Nabû-kabti-ahhešu, palace scribe of Sargon, king of Assyria, has contracted and bought (said property) from these gentlemen for six minas of silver. The money is paid completely. Any revocation or litigation is void. In the future, at any time, whether these gentlemen, or their sons, grandsons, or brothers, or their prefect, or any relative of theirs, whoever lodges a complaint and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Nabû-kabti-ahhešu and his brothers, shall place one mina of pure gold in the lap of Ištar of Nineveh. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. He shall return the money tenfold to its owners. Witness Kabtî, scribe of the governor of Calah. Witness Tikusu, city overseer. (Witness) Mar-Issar, mayor of Calah. Witness Aššur-reṣuwa, eunuch, scribe of the queen. Witness Nabû-duru-uṣur, eunuch, cook of the palace. Witness Nabû-eṭir-napšati, scribe of the chief eunuch. Witness Kukkullanu, son of Urda-Nabû. Witness Iglî, servant of Kurbanu. Witness Nadbanu, servant of the deputy vizier. Witness Ahu-la-amašši, servant of Kurbanu. a total of 3 inhabitants of their town. Witness Šep-Issar, servant of the governor of Birtu. Witness Gidgidanu, tailor. Witness Susî, tailor; a total of 2 servants of the deputy governor of Calah. Witness Ubru-Issar, tanner, servant of governor of Calah. Witness Qurdi-Adad, scribe of the Review Palace of Calah, keeper of the contract. Month Marchesvan (VIII), 13th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Aššur-le'i, governor of Tillê; year 12 of Sargon (II), king of Assyria. He can draw water from the well with his town. He does not have to perform labour duty with his town.

Right Edge

10 minas of copper for [their fin]gernails.

SAA 06 032 — Gazilu Buys a Building Plot (707-VI-15)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0335; ADD 0350. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Elul (VI), 15th day, eponym year of Ša-Aššur-[dubbu]. SAA 06 032; SAAo P335294.

Obverse

[Fin]gernail [of Ubru-Allaya], owner [of the vacant lot being sold]. (fingernail impressions) A vacant l[ot adjoining Nu]rtî, a garden, an estate of 1 hectare 6 decares of land in the town of Bit-Da[gan], adjoining the garden of Arbailayu, (the estate of) Qurdi-Issar, the canal of Adian, and (the estate) of Bel-taklak — Gazilu has contracted, purchased and acquired it for 80 minas of copper. The money is paid completely. That land is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Ubru-Allaya or his sons or brothers or any relative of his, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Gazilu and his sons, [shall pay] 10 minas of silver (and) 5 minas of go[ld] to Ninurta residing in Cal[ah].

Reverse

He shall tie 2 white horses to the f[eet of Aššur], and shall bri[ng] 4 harb[akannu] horses to the feet of Nergal. [He shall pay 1 talent] of tin to the prefect [of his city], and shall return the money a hundredfold t[o its owner]. He shall con[test] in his lawsuit [and not succeed]. Witness Na'di-ilu, [.... Witness ...]-ašared. Witness Urda-ahhešu. [Witness NN]. A total of 4 witnesses from [Maškar]it. Witness Nergal-ibni. Witness Adad-šumu-uṣur. Witness Pu[lu]. Witness Šamaš-[...]dâ. Witness Bel-Harran-[...]. Witness Sangu-Issar, scribe. Month Elul (VI), 15th day, eponym year of Ša-Aššur-[dubbu].

Edge

He has collected 4 minas of copper for his fingernail.

SAA 06 033 — Purchase of Land (706-X)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 04288; ADD 0484. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Tebet (X), 1st day, [eponym year of M]utak[kil-Aššur ...]. SAA 06 033; SAAo P335423.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [......], adjoin[ing ...] — Adad-belu-taqqin the [... has contracted and bought it for x minas of silver] from Tab[...]. The money is p[aid] completely. [That ...] is purchased and acquired. [Any revocation], lawsuit, or [litigation is void]. [Whoe]ver [in the future, at any time] (Break)

Reverse

Witness [NN, ...]. Witness [NN, ...]. A total of 2 [......]. Witness [......]. Witness [......] A total of 3 ser[vants of ...]. Witness Ilu-tap[puti ...]. Month Tebet (X), 1st day, [eponym year of M]utak[kil-Aššur ...].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Chapter Four. Royal Charioteers

SAA 06 034–059.

SAA 06 034 — Šumma-ilani, Chariot Driver, Buys Three Slaves (709-V-20)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00383; ADD 0234. Assigned to Sargon II's reign; Month Ab (V), 20th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Aššur-le'i. SAA 06 034; SAAo P335181.

Obverse

Seal of D[agan-milki], owner of the people being [sold]. (blank seal space) Immannu, the woman Un[u...]ni, and Milki-uri, a total of 3 persons — Šumma-ilani, chariot driver of the royal corps, has contracted and bought them from Dagan-milki for 3 minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint or breaks the contract, whether Dagan-milki or his brothers or nephews, or any relative of his or anyone influential, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Šumma-ilani, his sons and grandsons, shall pay [x min]as of silver and one mina of gold to Ištar of Arbela, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

Witness Addâ, scribe. Witness Ahi-ram, ditto. Witness Paqaha, village manager. Witness Nadbi-Ya'u, chariot driver. Witness Bel-emuranni. Witness Bin-dikiri. Witness Ṭab-šar-Issar. Witness Tabnî, scribe, keeper of the tablet. Month Ab (V), 20th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Aššur-le'i.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 035 — Restitution of Damages to Šumma-ilani (700)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0047; ADD 0112. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ...], 30th day, eponym year of Metu[nu]. SAA 06 035; SAAo P335063.

Obverse

[The thie]ves who were impaled on the house of Šumma-ilani — Kidin-ili took 13 minas of silver from the thieves (and) given it to Šumma-ilani. It has been paid in full.

Bottom Edge

Witness Abdâ.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-kašir, overseer of reeds. Witness Arbailayu, ditto. Witness Sa'ilu, ditto. [Witness Š]amaš-ra'im-ketti. [Witness ...]-eriba, cook ... [Witness An]a-Aššur-taklak.

Right Edge

[Month ...], 30th day, eponym year of Metu[nu].

SAA 06 036 — Šumma-ilani Loans Silver for 50 Percent Interest (695-I-12)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0156; ADD 0034. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), 12th day, eponym year of Aššur-belu-uṣur. SAA 06 036; SAAo P334986.

Obverse

30 shekels of silver, capital, belonging to Šumma-ilani, at the disposal of Aššur-isse'a. The silver shall increase by 50 percent per shekel. Witness Zarutî, chariot driver of the chief cook. Witness Arbailayu, 'third man.'

Bottom Edge

Witness Hašanu, intelligence officer of the governor.

Reverse

Witness Pišarmu, recruitment officer of ditto. Witness Il-qatar, royal bodyguard. Month Nisan (I), 12th day, eponym year of Aššur-belu-uṣur.

SAA 06 037 — Šumma-ilani Buys a Vineyard from Il-amar (694-VII-l)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00346; ADD 0427. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 1st day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a, governor of Damascus. SAA 06 037; SAAo P335370.

Obverse

[Inst]ead of his seal he impressed his fingernail. [Finger]nail of Il-amar, chief of granaries of Maganuba, owner of the garden, land, and people being sold. (fingernail impressions) Two vineyards; an estate of 3 hectares of land in the city of Šiddi-hiriti; Qausu; Aššur-belu-taqqin, gardener; Ahi-immê, palace farmer; 3 w[omen]; 1 son; a total of 7 persons — [Šumma-ilan]i has contracted and [bought them fo]r 25 mi[nas of silver] from Il-ama[r]. [The mon]ey is paid completely. Those ga[rden]s, land, and people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, [whether] Il-amar or his brothers, nephews or relatives, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Šumma-ilani, his sons or grandsons, shall pay [x mi]nas of silver, and shall redeem the gardens, the land, and the [peopl]e.

Reverse

[Witness S]ama', (horse) raiser of the crown prince. [Witness Bel]-Harran-šarru-uṣur, intelligence officer. [Witness ...-zer]u-ibni, cohort commander of large-wheeled chariotry. Witness Mušezib-ili. Witness Šamaš-ila'i, palace chariot driver. Witness Ṭudute, chariot fighter of Nergal-ašared. Witness Nabû-ahu-iddina, scribe. Month Tishri (VII), 1st day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a, governor of Damascus.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 038 — Šumma-ilani Buys People from Il-amar (694?)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0084; ADD 0508. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 038; SAAo P335446.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [servan]ts of Il-amara, [ch]ief of granaries — Šumma-ilani [has contracted and boug]ht [them for] 1/2 mina of sil[ver by] the mina of the king. The money is paid [co]mpletely. Those [people] are p[urch]ased and acquired. [Any] revocation, la[ws]uit, or litigat[ion] is void.

Reverse

[Whoever] in the future, at any time, [lodges] a complaint, whether Il-amara or his sons, grandsons, brothers or [neph]ews, or his labour-duty superior, [and] seeks [a lawsui]t or litigation against Šumma-ilani, his [sons], grandsons, [brothers] and nephews, [shall pay x minas of refined silver and x mi]nas of pure gold. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 039 — Šumma-ilani Buys Numerous Slaves from Bel-Harran-isse'a (694-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0343; ADD 0239. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), epo[nym year of Ilu-isse'a, governor of] D[amascus]. SAA 06 039; SAAo P335186.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) a total [of x persons belonging to Bel-Harran-isse'a] — [Šumma-ilani] has cont[racted and] bou[ght them from Bel-Harran-isse'a] for 18 minas of [silver by the mina] of Carchemish. The money is pa[id] completely. [Those people] are purchased and acquired. Any rev[ocation, lawsuit], or litigation is void. Whoever in the f[uture], at any time, lodges a complai[nt, whether Bel-Harran-isse'a] or his sons, grand[sons], brothers or relatives, and se[eks a lawsuit] or litigation against Šumma-ilani, [his] so[ns] and grandsons, shall pay 20 minas of silver, and shall return the money [tenfold] to its owners. He shall contest in [his] laws[uit] and not succeed. [Witne]ss Sama', (horse) raiser of the crown prince. [Witne]ss Nabû-hussanni, chariot driver. [Witness NN], scribe. [Witness NN, s]cribe. [Witness NN], scribe. [Witness NN, sc]ribe.

Reverse

Witness [NN, ...] Witness A[tinni, scrib]e. Witness M[ar-..., sc]ribe. Witness [NN, ...]. Witness [Bel-ahhešu, chariot driver] of the cohort [commander]. Witness Bel-le'i, servant of [...]. Witness Zazî, [chariot driver] of the [cupbearer]. Month Nisan (I), epo[nym year of Ilu-isse'a, governor of] D[amascus].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 040 — Šumma-ilani Buys 15 Slaves from Bel-Harran-isse'a ( 693-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-03-23, 0134; ADD 0238. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), eponym year of Iddin-ahhe, governor of [Dur-Šarruken]. SAA 06 040; SAAo P335185.

Obverse

[Instead of his seal] he impressed his fingernail. [Fingernail of Bel-Harran-is]se'a, owner of the people being sold. (fingernail impressions) [...-uṣa]lla — 5 persons; [......]mu — 6 persons; [......] — 4 persons; in all 15 [persons], servants of Bel-Ha[rran-isse']a — Šumma-il[ani], chariot driver, has con[tracted and bought them from Bel-Harran-isse'[a for x minas of silver] by the mina of [Carchemish]. The money is pa[id] completely. The people are purchased and acq[uired]. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation [is void]. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Bel-Harran-isse'a or his sons, grandsons, brothers or relatives, and se[eks] a lawsuit or litigation against Šumma-ilani, his sons and grandsons, shall pay [x mi]nas of silver, and shall return [the money] tenfold to its owners. He shall contest [in] his non-lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

[Witne]ss Sama', (horse) raiser of the crown prince. [Witne]ss Nabû-hussanni, chariot driver. [Witne]ss Halua, scribe. [Witness] Ahi-nuri, scribe. [Witne]ss Ṣuṣâ, scribe. [Witne]ss Daluwa, physician. [Witne]ss Atinni, scribe. [Witne]ss Abda', scribe. Witness Paqa[ha], village manager. Witness Bel-ahhe[šu], chariot driver of the coh[ort com]mander. [Witness Z]azî, [ch]ariot driver [of] the cup[bearer]. Witness Bel-le'i, servant of [...]. Month Nisan (I), eponym year of Iddin-ahhe, governor of [Dur-Šarruken]. [Witn]ess Ṭab-šar-Nabû, scribe, keeper of the [tablet].

SAA 06 041 — Šumma-ilani Buys 7 Slaves from Bel-Harran-isse’a (693-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-07-27, 0027; ADD 0240. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), [...th day], eponym year of Iddin-[ahhe], governor of [Dur-Šarruken]. SAA 06 041; SAAo P335187.

Obverse

Instead of [his] se[al he impressed his fingernail]. Fingernail of Bel-[Harran-isse'a, owner of the people] being so[ld]. (fingernail impressions) Il-natan [......], Aduni-ṭu[ri ......], his 3 sons, [......], a total of 7 persons, [servants of Bel-Harran-isse'a] — [Šumma-ilani], chariot driver, has contracted and bought them from Bel-[Harran-isse'a for x minas of silver] by the mina of [Carchemish]. The mo[ney] is paid [completely. The people are purchased] and acquired. Any revocation, [lawsuit, or litigation is void].

Reverse

[Whoev]er [lodges a complaint shall pay x min]as of [silver. He shall return] the mo[ney] tenfold to its owner. He shall contest in his law[suit and not succeed]. Witness Sama', (horse) raiser of Nergal-šumu-[...]. Witness Zazî, char[iot driver] of the cupbearer. Witness Šamaš-šezib, 'third [man' of ...]. Witness Bel-ahhešu, [chariot driver] of the cohort [commander]. Witness Mannu-ki-[...]. Witness Paqaha, [village manager]. Witness [NN]. Witness [NN]. Month Nisan (I), [...th day], eponym year of Iddin-[ahhe], governor of [Dur-Šarruken].

Right Edge

Witness Ṭab-šar-Nabû, scribe, keeper of the tablet.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 042 — Šumma-ilani Buys a House (692-II-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0156; ADD 0326. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 10th day, eponym year of [Zazaya], governor of Arp[ad]. SAA 06 042; SAAo P335270.

Obverse

Instead of his seal he impressed his fingernail. Fingernail of Dusî, owner of the house being sold. (space for seal impressions) A built house with its beams and doors, a sleeping room, its yard, its bathroom, servants' quarters, two thirds of the main building, an upper floor, a storehouse, and a wing with a tomb in it — Šumma-ilani, chariot driver of the chamberlain, has contracted and bought it for 3 minas of silver by the (mina) of the king. The money is paid completely. That house is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever, at any time and in the future, lodges a complaint or [bre]aks the contract, whether Dusî [o]r his sons, brothers or relatives, who s[ee]ks a lawsuit or litigation against Šumma-ilani and his sons, shall place a mina and 5 minas of refin[ed] silver [and x minas of] pure [gol]d in the la[p of the god ... residing in ...], and shall tie two white horses [to the feet of Aššur] and bring four harbakannu horses to the feet of Nergal. He shall pay one talent of tin to the governor of [his] ci[ty], and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

Witness Urdaya, weaver of multicolored trim. Witness Ilu-ibni, brother of the mayor. Witness Kenu'a, from the Inner City. Witness Bel-ibni, servant of the chamberlain. Witness Šumma-ili, merchant. Witness Bibê, chief shepherd. Witness Danqu-dibbi-Issar, ditto. Witness Qalunzu, ditto. Witness Aššur-šezibanni, chariot driver. Witness Nabû-bel-šumati, scribe. Witness Qiti-ilani, 'third man.' Witness Arbailayu, chariot driver. Month Iyyar (II), 10th day, eponym year of [Zazaya], governor of Arp[ad].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 043 — Šumma-ilani Loans Three Minas of Silver (684-I-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00337; ADD 0019. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), 10th day, eponym year of Manzarnê. SAA 06 043; SAAo P334971.

Obverse

3 minas and 10 shekels of sil[ver] belonging to Šumma-ilani, at the disposal of Bel-ašared. It shall increase by a fourth. Witness Sin-zeru-ibni, 'third man.' Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur, royal bodyguard. Witness Misu, scribe. Witness Milkaya. Witness Nabû-le'ani, 'third man.' Month Nisan (I), 10th day, eponym year of Manzarnê.

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 044 — Envelope of the Preceding Text (684)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01429; ADD 0020. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month Nisan (I), 10th day], eponym year of [Manzar]nê. SAA 06 044; SAAo P334972.

Obverse

[Se]al of Bel-ašared. 3 minas and 10 shekels of silver, capital, (blank seal space) [bel]onging to Šummu-ilani, at the disposal of Bel-ašared. He has taken it as a loan. It shall increase by a fourth. Witness Sin-zeru-ibni, 'third man.' Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur, royal bodyguard. Witness Misu, scribe. Witness Milkaya. Witness Nabû-le'ani. Witness Ya'lâ.

Reverse

[Month Nisan (I), 10th day], eponym year of [Manzar]nê.

SAA 06 045 — Šumma-ilani Buys a Maid (682)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0344; ADD 0222. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [...], 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, governor of Marqasa. SAA 06 045; SAAo P335169.

Obverse

[Sea]l of Bel-[ibni], owner of the woman being sol[d]. (stamp seal impressions) Uquputu, maid of Bel-ibni — Šumma-ilani has contracted and bought her for one mina of silver (by the mina) of Carchemish. The money [is paid] completely. That [wom]an [is purchased and acquired]. (Break)

Reverse

Witness Ha[...]. Witness Takku[lu]. Witness Nabû-kuṣuranni. Witness Nabû-duru-uṣur, scribe. Month [...], 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, governor of Marqasa.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 046 — Note of 1,200 Litres of Oil Owed to Šumma-ilani (681-V-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00288; ADD 0127. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 21st day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš of Sam'al. SAA 06 046; SAAo P335078.

Obverse

Seal of Aššur-bel-uṣur, the major-domo of Carchemish. Six homers (c. 1,200 'litres') of refined oil by the copper seah of 10 'litres,' belonging to Šumma-ilani, at his disposal. He shall give the oil in the month of Shebat (XI). If he does not, it shall increase by an equal amount. Month Ab (V), 21st day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš of Sam'al.

Reverse

Witness Bel-šarru-ibni, 'third man' of the palace. Witness Bel-ahu-uṣur, cohort commander. Witness Ahu-nuri, ditto. Witness Zer-ketti-lešir. Witness Kubabu-sapi.

SAA 06 047 — Note of Silver Owed to Šumma-ilani (681-VII-4)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0365; ADD 0030. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 4th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš. SAA 06 047; SAAo P334982.

Obverse

[......] belonging to Šum[ma]-ilani, at the disposal of Ninuayu. The interest is 2 shekels of silver per month. Month Tishri (VII), 4th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš.

Bottom Edge

Witness Haninaya.

Reverse

Witness Illuknu. Witness Huhabašu. Witness Mahsi-Ia'u. Witness Ammâ.

SAA 06 048 — Šumma-ilani Buys a Maid (680)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 1678 + 1881-02-04, 0163; ADD 0212. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [......] 24[th year] of Sennach[erib, king] of Assyria. SAA 06 048; SAAo P335159.

Obverse

[Sea]l of Nabû-ze[ru-iddina, owner of the wom]an being sol[d]. (stamp seal impressions) Šamê-tabani, maid of Nabû-[ze]ru-iddina — [Šumma]-ilani, has contracted and bought her [for x minas of silver]. [The money is paid completely]. That woman is purc[hased] and acquired. Any revocation, law[suit], or litigation is vo[id]. [Who]ever in the fut[ure, at] any time, lodges a compla[int] and seeks a lawsuit or litigation [aga]inst Šumma-ilani, his sons, grand[sons, broth]ers and neph[ews,

Reverse

(whoever) seeks [a law]suit or litigation, shall return [the mon]ey tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. [(Guaranteed against) seizur]es of epilepsy for 100 da[ys (and against) f]raud forever. [Witness] Zab[ab]a-ahu-uṣur. [Witness NN, ...]. Witness [...]-ilu, baker of the [...]. Witness Haninaya. Witness Dagan-milki. [Witness Man]nu-ki-ṣabi. [Witness La-tubaš]anni-ilu, master builder. [Witness ...]abu, [...]. [Witness NN]...[...]. (Break)

Edge

[......] 24[th year] of Sennach[erib, king] of Assyria.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 049 — Duplicate of the Preceding Text

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0040; ADD 0226. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 049; SAAo P335173.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) Šamê-tab[ani, maid] of Nabû-zeru-iddina — Šumma-ilani has con[tracted and] bought her fo[r x minas] of silver. The mon[ey is] paid [completely]. Tha[t] woman [is purchased and ac]quired. Any rev[ocation, lawsuit, or lit]igation is v[oid]. [Whoever in the f]uture, at [any time, whether Nabû-zeru-iddina or] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 050 — Šumma-ilani Buys 50 Hectares of Land and 9 People

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00447; ADD 0422. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 050; SAAo P335365.

Obverse

[Se]al of Bar-[hatê], owner of the land, house, and people being [sold]. (fingernail impressions) [An estate] of 50 hectares of land, 10,000 vines, and [a bui]lt [house]; Hašana, his 4 sons and his wife; the woman Danqî, her son and [her] daugh[ter; a tot]al of 9 persons, servants o[f Bar-ha]tê in the town of Ti'i — Šumma-ilani has co[ntracted and bought them] fr[om B]ar-hatê for 6 minas of silver by the mi[na of the king]. The money [is paid] com[pletely]. That land, house, [people, and garden] are purch[ased and acquired]. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litig[ation is void].

Reverse

Whoever, at any time, breaks the con[tract], whether Bar-hatê, his sons, or a neighbour or relative of his, and s[eek]s a lawsuit or litigation against Šumma-ilani and his sons, [shall pla]ce [ten min]as of silver (and) one mina of p[ur]e gold [in the la]p of Ištar residing in [Nineveh], and shall return [the money] tenfold to its owner. He shall contest [in] his [lawsu]it and not succeed. [Witness Ma]r-nuri, deputy of Maganuba. [Witness ...]-Nabû, ... of ditto. [Witness ...]-qam, chariot driver of ditto. [Witness NN].... [Witness] Rapaya.

Right Edge

(Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 051 — Duplicate of the Preceding Text

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 10474; ADD 0423. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 051; SAAo P335366.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) servants of Bar-h[atê] in the town of Ti'i — Šum[ma-ilani] has contracted and bought them from Bar-hatê for 6 minas of silver by [the mina of the king]. The money is paid completely. That field, house, people, and garden are purchased and acqui[red]. Any revocation, law[suit], or litigation is [void].

Bottom Edge

Whoever, at any ti[me, breaks the contract], whether Bar-ha[tê], his sons, or a neighbour or relative of his, and se[eks] a lawsuit or litigation against Šumm[a-ilani and his sons],

Reverse

shall place 10 minas of silver and one mi[na of gold] in the lap of Iš[tar residing] in Nineveh, and shall ret[urn] the mon[ey tenfold] to its owners. He shall con[test] in his lawsuit [and not succeed]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 052 — Šumma-ilani Buys 13 People

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0339; ADD 0246. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 052; SAAo P335193.

Obverse

[Seal of ......], [seal of ...], 'third man,' [seal] of Atâ-qamuya, cohort commander, [a]ll sons of Bel-Harran-taklak, gentlemen, owners of the people being sold. (stamp seal impressions) Ahi-nuri, his wife and daughter, a total of 3; Mannu-ki-Ninua, his wife and 3 sons, a total of 5; Nabû-eṭir and his wife; Nabû-iddina and his wife; Nuraya; in all 13 persons — Šumma-ilani has contracted, bought, purchased and acquired them for 6 1/2 minas of silver. Those people are purchased and acquired. The money is paid completely. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void.

Reverse

Whoever in the future, at any time, whether Ṣil-Aššur, the governor, or the men in his charge, or their sons or relatives, breaks the contract with Šumma-ilani, shall pay the money tenfold to its owner, and shall place one mina of gol[d] in the lap of Ištar of Nineveh. Witness Nabû'a, deputy of the tracker. Witness Ilâ, bought man. Witness Qâ, ditto. Witness Hanṭušu. Witness Remanni-Aššur. [Wi]tness Nabû-šar-ahhešu. [Witn]ess Abi-qam. [Witn]ess Sin-zaqip, fowler. [Witness] Šulmu-ahhe, staff-bearer. [Witness NN], servant of the crown prince. [Witness NN], scribe. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 053 — Šumma-Ilani Buys Two Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00444; ADD 0236. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Mon]th Tammuz (IV), 2nd day, [eponym year of ...]. SAA 06 053; SAAo P335183.

Obverse

Fingernail of Kiqillanu, [..., own]er of the people being so[ld]. (fingernail impressions) [...]-šarru-uṣur and his mother, [a total of 2] servants of Kiqillanu — Šumma-ilani [has contract]ed and bought them from Kiqillanu for one mina of silver by the mina of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. [The people] are purchased and acquired. [Any rev]ocation or litigation is void. [Whoeve]r breaks the contract shall pla[ce x mi]nas of silver and one mina of gold [in] the lap of Mul[lissu] residing in Nineveh, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

Witness Zazî, chariot driver. Witness Šamaš-šezib, 'third man.' Witness Nabû-reši-išši, chariot driver. Witness Sin-na'id, cohort commander. Witness Marduk-šumu-iddina, horse trainer of the royal guard. [Mon]th Tammuz (IV), 2nd day, [eponym year of ...]. [Witness] Nabû-bal[assu-iqbi], scribe, kee[per of the document].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 054 — Šumma-ilani Buys 5 Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 13187; ADD 0725. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 054; SAAo P335597.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [A]rbail[ayu ...], son of the woman Dahi[...], Issar-napšir[...], a total of 5 persons, servants [of NN] — Šumm[a-ilani], chariot driver, has contracted and [bought them for x minas of silver] by the (mina) of C[archemish] (Rest destroyed)

Reverse

[2 lines of the Reverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 055 — Šumma-ilani Buys a Donkey Driver

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0150; ADD 0196. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 055; SAAo P335143.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (blank seal space) Issar-tariba, donkey-driver, servant of Bel-ibni and Kiṣ[ir-...] — Šumma-ilani has contracted and bought him from Bel-ibni and [Kiṣir-...] for 1 1/2 minas of silver by the (mina) of the king [...]. The money is p[aid] comple[tely]. That man is purchased and acqui[red. Any revocation], lawsuit, or litigation is vo[id]. Whoever in the future, at any ti[me], whether Bel-ibni o[r Kiṣir-...], or their brothers o[r ......] (Break)

Reverse

Wi[tness ......]. Witness [NN, ...] of [...]. Witness Zer-ketti-lešir, [...]. Witness Nuhšaya, [...]. Witness [NN, scribe]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 056 — Šumma-ilani Buys a Boy

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0163; ADD 0319. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 056; SAAo P335264.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (seal impression) [NN, ser]vant [of NN and ...]-ilišu — [Š]umma-ilani [has contracted and] bought him [from] these men [for] 30 minas of copper. The money is paid completely. That boy is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void.

Bottom Edge

Whoever in the future, [at] any time, lodges a complaint, whether these men or [their] sons [or grand]sons, and [seek]s [a lawsuit or litiga]tion [against Šumma]-ilani, [his sons] and grandsons, [shall pay] two minas of [silver to the god ... residing in ...].

Reverse

(Break)

Edge

Witness Mu[...], Witness [NN].

SAA 06 057 — Nabu-šumu-iškun, Sennacherib's Chariot Driver, Buys 20 Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0359; ADD 0253. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 057; SAAo P335200.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (space for stamp seal impressions) [NN], a prisoner in his custody, 1 suckling child, [......], his wi[fe], 2 servants of his, a total of 10 persons; [NN], his 2 wives, his 3 sons, [x ..., x] servants of his, a total of 10 persons, [in all 20 peo]ple of Ubru-Nabû [...] — Nabû-šumu-iškun, [chariot driv]er of Sennacherib, [king of Assyria], has contracted and bought them for 10 minas of silver by the mina [of Carch]emish. The money [is paid completely]. Those [pe]ople [are purchased and acquired. Any revocat]ion, lawsuit, or [litigation is void. Whoe]ver, [at any time in the future] (Break)

Reverse

[Witness NN], scribe of the crown prince. [Witness NN], commander of outriders. [Witness NN, ... of] Aššur-belu-uṣur, governor. [Witness ... and] Nabû-ahu-iddina, intelligence officers. [Witness ...-du]ru-uṣur, ditto. Witness Nabû'a, scribe. [Witness NN], 'third man' of the deputy (governor). [Witness Z]izî, intelligence officer. [...] not receiv[ed ......]. [...]. Witness [NN]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 058 — Nabu-šumu-iškun Buys More Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0151; ADD 0501. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 058; SAAo P335439.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Nabû-šumu-iškun] has purchased and b[ought them for] 13 mina[s of silver.] [The money] is paid [compl]etely. [Those people are pu]rchased and acq[uired. Any revocation, law]su[it, or litigation is void] (Break)

Reverse

[whoever] se[eks (a lawsuit or litigation) against] Nabû-šumu-iškun (or) against [his] so[ns shall pl]ace [x mi]nas of silver (and) 5 minas of go[ld] in the lap of Adad residing in [...]. [He shall re]turn the money tenfold to [its owner]. He shall con[test] in his lawsuit [and n]ot succeed. The jud[ge shall not heed] his [ca]se. [Witness Aha]bû [...] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 059 — Marduk-[…], Sennacherib’s [...], Buys Slaves (684-XIIa-14)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0334; ADD 0255. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Intercalary Adar (XII/2), 14th day, eponym year of [Manzarnê], governor of Kull[ania]. SAA 06 059; SAAo P335202.

Obverse

Seal of Bel-abu-uṣur, own[er of the people being sold]. (cylinder seal impression) Barahu including [his] people, Ṭabuni including [his] pe[ople, and S]itirkanu inclu[ding his people, a]ll (of them) in [their] enti[rety] — Marduk-[..., the ...] of Senna[cherib, king of Assyria], has contracted [and bought them fro]m Bel-ab[u-uṣur] for a talent of [copper]. [The money is paid] comple[tely]. (Break)

Reverse

Witness Nabû-eṭira[nni, ...]. Witness Nabû-mudammiq, [...]. Witness Bab-Tinurayu, temple stewa[rd ...]. Witness Šamaš-šumu-uṣur, priest of [...]. Witness Ahu-lamur, priest of [...]. Witness Nabû'a, priest of [...]. Witness Unzarhu, priest of Tašmetu. Witness Mardî, priest of Šarrat-nipha. Witness Gula-zeru-ibni, priest of Gula. Witness Aššur-le'ani, porter of the palace. Witness Zizî, porter of the palace. Witness Ilu-ereš, porter of the palace. Witness Muqallil-kabti, ditto. Witness Banaya, ditto. Witness Gallulu, ditto. Witness Pir'aya, scr[ibe, keeper of the tablet].

Right Edge

Intercalary Adar (XII/2), 14th day, eponym year of [Manzarnê], governor of Kull[ania]. (Aramaic caption:) Sitirkanu, Ṭ[abuni, Barahu].

Chapter Five. Bahianu, Village Manager of the Stewardess

SAA 06 060–080.

SAA 06 060 — Bahianu Loans Three Homers of Barley (704-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00325; ADD 0141. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), 1st day, eponym year of Nabû-denu-epuš. SAA 06 060; SAAo P335092.

Obverse

3 homers of barley, capital — Šamaš-ahu-uṣur has taken it as a loan from Bahianu. (fingernail impressions)

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

Month Nisan (I), 1st day, (fingernail impressions) eponym year of Nabû-denu-epuš.

SAA 06 061 — Bahianu Redeems a Bondman (700-V-5)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00304 + K 07490 + K 09804; ADD 0176+. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month A]b (V), 5th day [...]..., eponym year of Metunu, governor of Isana. SAA 06 061; SAAo P335126.

Obverse

Inst[ead of their seal]s they impressed their fingernails. Fingern[ail of Zakku]r, fingernail of Dukur-il, owners of the man being sold. (fingernail impressions) Mannu-ki-Arbail son of Ahi-Yau — Bahianu has contracted and released him [fr]om Zakkur and Dukur-il [for] 30 minas of copper. [The money] is paid completely. That man [is purchased] and acquired. Any revocation, lawsu[it, or litig]ation is void. Whoever in the fu]ture, at any [time], lodges a complaint shall pay [10 mi]nas of silver to [redeem] the man. [(Guaranteed against) seizures] of epilepsy for 100 days (and against) fraud forever. [Witness Be]l-duri, village manager. [Witness] Dususu.

Reverse

Witness M[i]lku-il. Witness Bel-emuranni. Witness Šamaš-šezib. [Witness] Atara. [Witness] I[nurta]-mušezib. [Month A]b (V), 5th day [...]..., eponym year of Metunu, governor of Isana. [Witness Na]bû-nadin-ahhe, [scribe, keep]er of the contract. two minas of copper for their fingernails.

SAA 06 062 — Bahianu Loans 4 Homers of Barley (696-V-18)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0056; ADD 1159. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 18th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli. SAA 06 062; SAAo P335941.

Obverse

4 homers of barley — Garruṣu has taken it as a loan from Bahianu.

[2 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

Month Ab (V), 18th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 063 — Note of 10 Minas of Copper Owed to Bahianu (695-IX-3)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00290; ADD 0031. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 3rd day, eponym year of Aššur-belu-uṣur. SAA 06 063; SAAo P334983.

Obverse

Seal of Bel-lešir. 10 minas of copper, capital, belonging to Bahianu, at his disposal. (stamp seal impressions) He shall pay in the month of Ab (V), on the 21st day. If he does not pay, it shall increase by the same amount.

Bottom Edge

Month Ab (V), 3rd day, eponym year of Aššur-belu-uṣur.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur. Witness Mannu-ki-Nabû. (stamp seal impression) Witness Nergal-ibni, scribe. Witness Ṭab-Bel, overseer of the household. (stamp seal impression)

SAA 06 064 — Note of 7 Minas of Copper Owed to Bahianu (693)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 03501; ADD 0029. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Eponym year of Iddin-ahhe. SAA 06 064; SAAo P334981.

Obverse

7 minas of copper belonging to Bahianu, at the disposal of Kabti-ilani. It shall increase 50 percent per mina. Witness Aya-niri.

Bottom Edge

Witness Nabû-zeru-iqiša.

Reverse

Eponym year of Iddin-ahhe. Scribe: Marduk-šarru-uṣur.

SAA 06 065 — Bahianu Buys Land and People (692)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0240; ADD 0440. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [...], 23rd [day], eponym year of Zazaya. SAA 06 065; SAAo P335383.

Obverse

[Se]al of Lukimama, [seal of] Zeru-lešir, (cylinder seal impression) [owners of the field]s and people being sold. [An estate of x hectare]s of land [adjoining ...l]ubla [......a]nniya [......] irrigated fields [NN], farmer, [...] — [B]ahianu [has contracted and acquired (said property) for x minas of silver] by the (mina) of the ki[ng]. (Break)

Reverse

[He shall enjoy the fiel]ds and the pe[ople for yea]rs [...]. [On the day that they pa]y [the silver], they shall redeem [the fields and the people]. Month [...], 23rd [day], eponym year of Zazaya. [Witness ...]-ahu-uṣur, temple steward. [Witness Qurd]i-Adad, team commander. [Witness ...]šî. [Witness] Ili-pada. [Witness Na]bû'a, goldsmith. [Witness S]urarate. [Witness San]gû-Issar, scribe. [Witness] Nabû-remanni.

SAA 06 066 — Bahianu, Village Manager of the Stewardess, Releases a Woman (688-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0461; ADD 0491. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), eponym year of Iddin-ahhe of Ṣimirra. SAA 06 066; SAAo P335429.

Obverse

Seal of Bahianu, village manager of the temple stewardess. (cylinder seal impression) Uhimâ, [the wife of Be]l-epuš (Break)

Reverse

[Neither shall] litigate [against] the other. [They are mutua]lly paid off, there is no complaint. Witness Sura[ra]te. Witness Mannu-ki-Arbail. Witness Nabû-hussanni. Witness Remanni-ilu. Month Nisan (I), eponym year of Iddin-ahhe of Ṣimirra.

[3 lines of the Reverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 067 — Note of 23 Homers of Barley Owed to Bahianu (688-IV-23)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0407; ADD 0133. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), 23rd day, eponym year of Iddin-ahhe, governor of Ṣimirra. SAA 06 067; SAAo P335084.

Obverse

23 homers of barley belonging to Bahianu [are at the dis]posal of Nabûwa. (cylinder seal impression) (He shall pay) its capital at the threshing floor. If he does not pay, (it shall increase) 5 seahs per homer.

Reverse

Month Tammuz (IV), 23rd day, eponym year of Iddin-ahhe, governor of Ṣimirra.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 068 — Duplicate of the Previous Text (688-IV-23)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0408; ADD 0145. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), 23rd (day), eponym year of Iddin-ahhe, governor of Ṣimirra. SAA 06 068; SAAo P335096.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

Month Tammuz (IV), 23rd (day), eponym year of Iddin-ahhe, governor of Ṣimirra. (cylinder seal impression)

SAA 06 069 — Bahianu Loans 10 Homers of Barley (688-X-6)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0292 + 1904-10-09, 0310 + 1904-10-09, 0314 + 1904-10-09, 0316; ADD 1213+. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ...], 6th [day, epony]m year of Iddin-ahhe, governor of Ṣimirra. SAA 06 069; SAAo P335992.

Obverse

20 homers of barley belonging to Bah[ianu, at the dis]posal of Ahu'[ay]a. (fingernail impressions) He has taken it as a loan. Witness Na[nay]a. Witness Nabû'a, chariot fighter.

Reverse

[It shall increa]se two seahs per homer. [Month ...], 6th [day, epony]m year of Iddin-ahhe, governor of Ṣimirra.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 070 — Bahianu Loans 4 Homers of Barley (686-VI-29)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0406; ADD 0134. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Elul (VI), 29th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief. SAA 06 070; SAAo P335085.

Obverse

Two homers of barley — Nabû-nuru-nammir; one ditto — La-tubašanni-ilu; one ditto — Ṣabutanu; (barley) belonging to Bahianu, at their disposal. They have taken it as a loan.

Reverse

Month Elul (VI), 29th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 071 — Bahianu Loans Two Homers of Barley (685-I-27)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00340; ADD 0131. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), 27th day, eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni. SAA 06 071; SAAo P335082.

Obverse

Two homers of barley belonging to Bahianu, at the disposal of Astaqumme. (stamp seal impression) He took it as a loan. It shall increase by 3 seahs per homer.

Reverse

Month Nisan (I), 27th day, (stamp seal impression) eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni.

SAA 06 072 — A Barley Loan Paid Back to Bahianu (685-VII)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00406; ADD 0135. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni. SAA 06 072; SAAo P393825.

Obverse

One homer — Ṣabutanu, one ditto — La-tubašanni-i[lu], a total of two ditto of barley; they have paid it in full to Bahianu.

Reverse

Nabû-nuru-nammir has not paid. Month Tishri (VII), eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 073 — Bahianu Loans 10 Homers of Barley (684-III-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0405; ADD 0142. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Sivan (III), 21st day, eponym year of Manzarnê. SAA 06 073; SAAo P335093.

Obverse

10 homers of barley belonging to Bahianu (cylinder seal impression) (Break)

Reverse

(cylinder seal impression) Month Sivan (III), 21st day, eponym year of Manzarnê. Witness Sin-ahu-iddina. Witness Nanaya.

Edge

Witness Dand[aru], scribe.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 074 — Bahianu Loans 4 Homers of Wheat (684-IX)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0176; ADD 0149. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Kislev (IX), [...th] day, eponym year of Manzarnê. SAA 06 074; SAAo P335100.

Obverse

4 homers of wheat belonging to Bahianu, at the disposal of La-amašši-Bel. He has taken it as a loan. (stamp seal impression) It shall increase by 5 seahs per homer.

Reverse

Month Kislev (IX), [...th] day, eponym year of Manzarnê.

SAA 06 075 — Bahianu Loans 4 Homers of Barley (682-I-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00373; ADD 0132. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), 21st day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-(uṣur). SAA 06 075; SAAo P335083.

Obverse

1 homer of barley belonging to Bahianu, at the disposal of Gabbî. He has taken it as a loan. (stamp seal impression)

[2 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

It shall increase by 5 seahs per homer. (stamp seal impression) 4 harvesters. Month Nisan (I), 21st day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-(uṣur).

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 076 — Bahianu Loans Barley (682-II-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01858; ADD 0143. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 10th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur. SAA 06 076; SAAo P335094.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [......] — Apladad-dalâ; (barley) belonging to Bahianu, at their disposal. They have taken it as a loan.

Reverse

Month Iyyar (II), 10th day, (two stamp seal impressions) eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur.

SAA 06 077 — Bahianu Loans Three Homers of Barley (682-I-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00338; ADD 0136. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-u[ṣur]. SAA 06 077; SAAo P335087.

Obverse

One homer and two seahs of barley — Sin-šarru-uṣur, 7 seahs — Nergal-ašared, 7 seahs — Remutti-ili, 7 seahs — Dayyan-Kurbail (fingernail impressions) belonging to Bahianu, at their disposal. They have taken it as a loan. Month Iyyar (II), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-u[ṣur].

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 078 — 12 Persons Borrow Barley from Bahianu

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0323; ADD 0138. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month Ni]san (I), 1[0th] day. SAA 06 078; SAAo P335089.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) One [ditto — ......], one ditto — [......], one ditto — Še[...], one ditto — Urda-[...], one ditto — Gallu[lu], 5 seahs — Ubru-ahhe, 5 seahs — Šamaš-naṣir, one ditto — Eriba-ilani, one ditto — Ahunî,

Reverse

(stamp seal impression) 5 seahs — Qurdi-Issar, 5 seahs — Kubabu-ahu-iddina, one ditto — Kubabu-ila'i; (barley) belonging to Bahia[nu, at their disposal]. [They have ta]ken it as a loan. [Month Ni]san (I), 1[0th] day. (Break)

Edge

[...] withdrawn.

SAA 06 079 — Bahianu Loans 12 Homers of Barley

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 09591; ADD 0720. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 079; SAAo P335593.

Obverse

[2 ho]mers of barl[ey — NN], 2 ditto — Aya-[...], 2 ditto — Šulmu-l[amur], 2 ditto — Mar-bi'di, 2 ditto — Dalâ-il, 2 ditto — Adad-belu-uṣur; a total of 12 ditto of barley belonging to Bahianu, [at] their disposal. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 080 — Bahianu Loans 6 Shekels of Silver

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 14288; ADD 0792. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 080; SAAo P335646.

Bahia[nu] has [loa]ned 6 shekels of silver to Haleṣi. Issi-Adad-ahh[utu] ...... Scr[ibe: NN].

Chapter Six. Harem Governesses and Other Royal Women

SAA 06 081–099.

SAA 06 081 — Addati, Harem Governess, Lends Two Minas of Silver (694-VIII-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0048; ADD 0058. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), 1st day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a, governor of Damascus. SAA 06 081; SAAo P335010.

Obverse

Two minas [of silve]r, capital, by the mi[na] of Carchemish, belonging to [Adda]ti, governess, at the disposal of [Bib]iya, deputy village manager. In lieu of two minas of silver, an estate of 12 hectares of land outside the city of Aššur, (plus) Qurdi-Adad, his wife, his 3 sons, (and) Kandalanu and his wife — a total of 7 persons (and) 12 hectares (of land) are placed as a pledge at the disposal of Addati.

Bottom Edge

On the day he pays the silver, he shall redeem the people (and) the field.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-šumu-lešir, Ninevite scribe. Witness Šuriha-ila'i. Witness Šamaš-ahu-iddina, physician. Witness Dari-Bel. Witness Ṭabî, baker. Witness Zabinu, tailor. Witness Andaranu. Witness Šamaš-ahu-uṣur, gooseherd. Witness Sagibî, porter.

Right Edge

Witness Nabû-šallim.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 082 — Addati, Governess, Purchases a Woman

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 2, 165; ADD 0223. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 082; SAAo P335170.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Addati, governess, has contracted and bought her] for [x minas of silver]. The money [is paid completely]. That woman is purch[ased and acquired]. Any revocation, lawsuit or litigation [is void]. [Whoever], at any time in the futu[re], whether Abi-salam or [his] son[s], brothers or neph[ews], or his prefect, [...], or neighbour, seeks a lawsu[it or litigation] against Adda[ti, ...], and his (sic) successor (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 083 — The Governess Gets a Fine (694-XII-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00370; ADD 0162. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Adar (XII), 10th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a. SAA 06 083; SAAo P335113.

Obverse

40 minas of copper, capital, fine imposed by the vizier, [at the dispos]al of the governess. Witness Il-immi. Witness Ilu-uda''inanni.

Bottom Edge

Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur,

Reverse

Witness La-tubašanni-ilu. Month Adar (XII), 10th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 084 — The Governess Loans Sheep (694-XII-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0330; ADD 0120. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Adar (XII), 10th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a. SAA 06 084; SAAo P335071.

Obverse

11 ewes plus their rams, belonging to the governess, at the disposal of Nabû-nadin-ahi. Witness Ilu-da''inanni,

Bottom Edge

Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur, Witness Mannu-ki-Issar,

Reverse

Witness La-tubašanni-ilu, scri[be]. Month Adar (XII), 10th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 085 — The Governess of the Central City Harem Buys Two Slaves (692-X-6)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00437; ADD 0242. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tebet (X), 9th day, eponym year of Zazî. SAA 06 085; SAAo P335189.

Obverse

[Seal of NN, s]eal of Kiqil[lanu], owners of the people being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) Nabû-na'id and the woman Akbarâ, a total of two persons, servants of these men — the governess of the central city (harem) has contracted and bought them from these men for one mina of silver by the king's mina. The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. [Whoev]er in the future, at any time, [lodges a compla]int, shall place 4 minas of [refined] silver (and) [x minas] of pure [gol]d in the lap of Ištar of Nineveh. He shall return the mone[y tenfol]d to its owner. He shall contest [in] his law[suit] and not succeed.

Reverse

(Guaranteed against) seizures of epilepsy for 100 days (and against) fraud forever. Witness Eni-il, servant of the crown prince. Witness Ša-Issar-dubbu. Witness Ahi-nadbi. Witness Šamaš-iddina. Witness Nabû-ašared. Month Tebet (X), 9th day, eponym year of Zazî.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 086 — The Governess of the Central City Harem Buys Twenty Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 08754; ADD 0261. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 086; SAAo P335208.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) the woman Su[..., his wife], his two sons, his daughter, [a total of 5; NN, his wife], his two sons, a total of 4; Madaya, [......, a total of x]; Uraya and his wife; Sit[ir......, a total of x]; Nergal-iddina; in all 20 per[sons, servants] of Arbailayu — [...], governess of the [central] city (harem), has con[tracted and bought them] for 8 minas of [silver]. (Break) [whoever seeks] a lawsu[it] or liti[gation against the governess shall tie two white hor]ses [to the feet of Aššur]. (Break)

Bottom Edge

[1 line of the Bottom Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

He shall return [the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit] and not suc[ceed]. Witness Marduk-ereš, recruitment officer. Witness Halmanu, recruitment officer. Witness Nabû-belu-uṣur, mayor of Nineveh. Witness Nabû-rim-ilani, mayor of Nineveh. Witness Nabû-šarrani, city overseer of Nineveh. Witness Nanî, scribe of the crown prince. Witness Nadin-Ea, horse merchant. Witness Haldi-remanni, merchant. Witness Nabû-dammiq, deputy of the palace scribe. Witness [NN], ... of Nineveh. Witness [...]ania, overseer of the temples of the Inner City. Witness [NN, ...] of the queen. Witness [...]-ahu-uṣur, 'third man' of Sin-šar-ilani. Witness [NN, 'third man'] of the commander-in-chief. Witness [NN], citizen of Nineveh. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 087 — The Governess of the Central City Harem Buys Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0122; ADD 0263. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 087; SAAo P335210.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [the gov]erness of the cen[tral city] (harem) has contracted [and bou]ght them for 10 mi[nas of silver]. The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Se'-gabbari or his sons, grandsons, brothers or nephews, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against the governess, his (sic) sons and grandsons,

Reverse

shall place 10 minas of refined silver and one mina of pure gold in the lap of Ištar residing in Nineveh, shall tie two white horses to the feet of Aššur, shall bring four harbakannu horses to the feet of Nergal, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Nabû-belu-uṣur, mayor. Witness Nabû-rim-ilani. Witness Šar-Aššur. Witness Nabû-šumu-[...]. Witness Bel-[...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 088 — Ahi-ṭalli, Harem Woman, Buys a Girl (687-XI-12)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, DT 012; ADD 0317. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month] Shebat (XI), 22nd day, [epo]nym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria. SAA 06 088; SAAo P335262.

Obverse

Seal of the woman Daliya, owner of the girl being sold. (blank seal space) Ana-abi-dalati, her daughter of 5 spans — Ahi-ṭalli, harem woman, has contracted and bought her from Daliya for 1/2 mina of silver. The money is paid completely. That girl is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. [Whoever] at any time [in the future lodges a complaint ...]

Bottom Edge

(Break)

Reverse

[Witne]ss [...]. [Witness] Nabû-ahu-[...]. [Month] Shebat (XI), 22nd day, [epo]nym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria.

[6 lines of the Reverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 089 — Ahi-ṭalli, Governess, Buys Three Slaves (686-XII-18)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0149; ADD 0232. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Adar (XII), 16th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief. SAA 06 089; SAAo P335179.

Obverse

Seal of Šarranu, owner of the people being sold. (cylinder seal impression) Amurrî, [his] servant; [...]-šar-Aššur; Urkit-ila'i; [...]; a household of all together 3 persons [...] — Ahi-ṭalli, governess of the central city (harem), has contracted and bought them for 4 minas of silver. The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit or litigation is void.

Reverse

Whoever seeks a lawsuit or litigation against the governess shall pay 15 minas of silver. (Guaranteed against) seizures for 100 days (and against) fraud forever. Witness Ahu-illika, royal bodyguard. Witness Nabû'a, ditto. Witness Adad-isse'a, ditto. Witness Šama', scribe. Witness Šarru-re'û'a, royal bodyguard. Witness Kubabu-eriba, porter. Witness Inurta-kibsi-uṣur, ditto. Witness Ezi-pašir. Witness Iqišâ. Month Adar (XII), 16th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 090 — Ahi-ṭalli, Governess, Buys 17 Persons With an Orchard (683-II-l)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0034; ADD 0447. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 1st day, year 23 of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad-milki [o]f Ṣupat. SAA 06 090; SAAo P335388.

Obverse

Seal of Martu', village manager of the queen; seal of Mardî; a total of two men, servants of the governor of Barhalza, owners of the people being sold. (space for seal impressions) Remut-ilani, his mother and his 3 brothers, a total of 5 persons; Šamaš-balassu and his son; Sasî, his two sons and his wife; Nabû'a, his 3 brothers and his sister, a total of 5 persons; Zabinu, gardener, his wife, and a fruit orchard; in all 17 persons and an orchard in the city of Nabur, servants of Martu' and Mardî — [Ahi-ṭa]lli, gov[erness] of Nineveh, has contracted and [bought them] fr[om these men for x minas of silver by the mina of] Carche[mish]. [The money is paid compl]etely. [Those people and the orcha]rd [are purchased and acquired]. Any revocation, laws[uit or litigation is void].

Reverse

[Whoever in the future, at any time], lodges a complaint, breaks the contra]ct, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against the governess, shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Nabû-šumu-iddina, scribe. Witness Lahirayu. Witness Zar-Issar, chief weaver. Witness Nabutî, weaver. Witness Marduk-iddina, chariot fighter. Witness Šarru-emuranni. Witness Nabû-naṣir. Witness Mazzugu. Witness Banî, scribe. Month Iyyar (II), 1st day, year 23 of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad-milki [o]f Ṣupat.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 091 — A Harem Woman Buys 27 Persons With their Property (681-VI-27)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00333; ADD 0059. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Elul (VI), 27th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš, governor of Sam'al. SAA 06 091; SAAo P335011.

Obverse

Seal of Milkiya, governor of Talmusu, owner of the field, houses, gardens and people being sold. (blank seal space) Ehi-yâ, his wife, three sons and two daughters; Pilaqqâ, his wife and two sons; Ṭab-ruhiti, his wife and son; Nabtê, his wife, mother and brother; Dullaya-qanun, his wife, mother, son and brother; Uriah, his wife, his mother and his brother; in all 27 persons plus their fields, houses, gardens, cattle, sheep and kinsmen in the town of Dadi-ualla in the province of Talmusu — the palace concubine has contracted them; they are placed as a pledge in lieu of 20 minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a compl[aint or breaks the contract], whether Milkiya, governor, or his deputy or village manager, or the mayor of his city [or] his sons or grandsons, [shall place x min]as of silver in the la[p of ...]. (Break)

Reverse

Witness [......]. Witness Am-ram, tailor of the palace. Witness Nabutî, cohort commander of the weavers. Witness Nabû-remanni the scribe, keeper of the contract. Month Elul (VI), 27th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš, governor of Sam'al.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 092 — Ahi-ṭalli, Harem Governess of Nineveh, Buys People

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01503; ADD 0570. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 092; SAAo P335496.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) Ahi-ṭalli, [governess of] Nineveh, [has contracted and bought them [from ...]ni [for ......]. [Whoever in the future], at any time, whether ...] or (his) sons [or grandsons, or the ....] of his city, [seeks] a lawsuit [or litigation against Ahi-ṭalli] (Break)

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

He shall return the money [tenfold] to its owners, and shall place [x minas of silver and x mi]nas of gold [in the lap of the god ... residing in ...]halina. He shall tie [x white horses to the feet of] Ištar, [and shall br]ing [x harba]kannu horses to the feet of [.... He shall litigate in his lawsuit and] not succeed. [Witness NN], eunuch of Bel-lešir. [Witness NN, from] Sasuka. [Witness NN, from G]ilzanu. [Witness NN, from] Adari. [......] of his city (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 093 — Ahi-ṭalli, Governess of the Central City Harem, Buys an Estate

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0197; ADD 0643. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 093; SAAo P335556.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (cylinder seal impression) [An estate of x hectares of land ...... adjoining the road which leads] to Bana[... and the road which] lea[ds] to the Inner City, [... adjoining the vil]lage of Hunnî, [adjoining the e]xit of Adad-naṣ[ir and (the estates of) Ner]gal-ahu-uṣur and Sin-er[eš] [......] adjoining ... [...]

Bottom Edge

[......] of Ahu-lâ[maš]ši [...] [......] the king ...[...] ... [...] [... threshing flo]ors; an estate of 3 decares [... adjoining] the king's road and adjoining the ro[ad to ...].

Reverse

[In a]ll 80 hectares of land, 3 houses, 3 thres[hing floors, a garden, a well and a grazing land be]longing to the[se] men — Ahi-ṭalli, governess of the cen[tral city] (harem) of Nin[eveh], has contracted and bou[ght] (said property) for 6 minas of silver for the king's 'life.' The money is paid completely. That land, houses, threshing floors, garden, well and grazing land are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, whether these men or th[eir] sons or grand[sons], seeks a lawsuit or litigation against the governess, [shall return the mon]ey tenfold [to its owners]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 094 — The Governess of the Central City Harem [Releases] 31 People

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0062; ADD 1163. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 094; SAAo P335945.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) The woman Beltu-uṣur, [NN, NN], Nabû-deni-[epuš, NN, NN], Ahi-immê, [NN, NN], Tamlut[i, NN, NN], Issar-tariba, [NN, NN], Nabû-ušabši, [NN, NN], Erba-ilani, [NN, NN], Nabû-ušallim, Mart[u', NN], Salam-Adad, [NN, NN],

Bottom Edge

Hannî, [......]; an estate of 40 (hectares of) land in the city [...];

Reverse

in all 31 persons, barley [...], an estate of 40 (hectares of) land in the cit[y ...] — [NN has released] (said property) [from NN], governess of the cent[ral city] (harem), for 17 and a half minas of si[lver]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 095 — The Governess Forfeits a Pledged Field

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01337; ADD 0062. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 095; SAAo P335014.

Bottom Edge

A field belonging to the governess, a field which Inbi-Aššur has been enjoying as a pledge —

Obverse

the messenger of its owner's household has gone and forfeited the field of his lord's household. In lieu of the silver due to him, they have suspended the corn and straw taxes. A field of the owner's household [......] Nabû-šallim [......] forfeited [......] Ahu-eriba

Reverse

In lieu of the straw tax which [...] suspended, a field of the owner's household (shall be taxed). Whoever breaks the contract shall give two white horses to Aššur, and shall pay one mina of gold to Mullissu. The treaty of (the king) shall call him to account. Witness Kablu-Issar, rab sikkāti. Witness .... Witness Sana-il, messenger of the major-domo. Witness Nabû-remanni, scribe.

SAA 06 096 — Lady Barsipitu Buys 4 Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0049; ADD 0244. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), [...th day, eponym year of] Aššur-[belu-uṣur, governor of Šahuppa]. SAA 06 096; SAAo P335191.

Obverse

[Instead of] his seal he impressed his fingernail. [Fing]ernail of Babilayu, owner of the people being sold. (fingernail impressions) Taribi-Issar, his brother, wife, and daughter, a total of 4 per[sons], servants of Babilayu — Barsipitu has contracted and bought them from Babilayu for 3 minas of silver by the mina of the merchant. The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, breaks the contract, whether Babilayu, or his sons, grandsons, brothers, or nephews, or his prefect, or a neighbour or relative of his who seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Barsipitu and his (sic) successor, shall eat one mina of plucked wool, shall drink a full agannu vessel of tanner's paste, shall pla[ce] one mina of [refined] sil[ver] (and) one mina of pure gold in the lap of A[dad] residing in the city of Urakka, [and shall return] the money tenfold to its own[er]. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not [succeed].

Reverse

Wi[tness ......]. Witn[ess ......]. Witness [......]. Witness [...]-ilu, [eunuch]. A total of 6 eunuch witnesses. Witness Ninuayu, mayor. Witness Urda-Sin, servant of the vizier. Witness Hambî, chief goldsmith. Witness Remanni-Adad, carpenter. Witness Ilu-iṣṣur, servant of the commander-in-chief. Witness Aššur-ahu-iddina, oil-presser. Witness Ahu-illika, servant of Sin-eriba. Witness Kenu-ahu, servant of the treasurer. Witness Haldi-eṭir, weaver. Witness Nabû-šallim, scribe. Witness Sagibî, porter of the palace. Witness Ilu-ibni, scribe, keeper of the [tablet]. Month Marchesvan (VIII), [...th day, eponym year of] Aššur-[belu-uṣur, governor of Šahuppa].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 097 — Lady Indibi Loans 17 Minas of Silver (693-V-9)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00414; ADD 0066. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 9th day, eponym year of Iddin-ahhe. SAA 06 097; SAAo P335018.

Obverse

17 minas of silver by the mina of the merchant, belonging to Indibî, at the disposal of Arbayu. He shall pay the silver in its original amount in Tishri (VII). If he does not pay, (it shall increase) two shekels per mina per month. A vineyard in the village of Bel-ahhe, adjoining the vineyards of Habasu, Se'-barakku and the chief scribe, (and) Dari-Bel, his wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters, together with his property, (everything, down to the) chaff and twig, and Hulli and his daughter, are placed as a pledge.

Reverse

(If) they die or flee, the responsibility is upon their owner. On the day he brings the silver plus its interest, he shall redeem the orchard and the people. Month Ab (V), 9th day, eponym year of Iddin-ahhe. (Witness) Mannu-ki-[...].

Right Edge

Witness Marduk-zeru-ibni. Witness Ahuanu. Witness Makkamê, bow-maker. Witness Remanni-ilu. Witness Šamaš-ahu-uṣur, of the (king's) stand-by.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 098 — A Woman Purchases a Maid (682-XI-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0353 + 1889-04-26 Bu, 0002; ADD 0215. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 7th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, governor of Marqasa. SAA 06 098; SAAo P335162.

Obverse

[Se]al of Se'-zabadi, [owner] of the woman being sold. (stamp seal impressions) Abi-ha'li, [the maid] of Se'-zaba[di] — the woman La-teggi-a[na-...] has contracted and bought her from Se'-zabadi for 9 shekels of silver. The money is [p]aid completely. That woman is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the fu[tur]e and at any time lodges a co[mplaint] and breaks the con[tract] shall place two minas of silver and two mi[nas of gold] in the lap of Nikkal, shall tie 4 white horses to the feet of Sin residing in Harran, and shall return the money tenfold to its owner. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

Witness Handî, carrier. Witness Nuranu, herald. Witness Hasusî son of Zabdî. [Witness ...]-dalâ, herald. [Witness G]ir-ṣaphuni. Month Shebat (XI), 7th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, governor of Marqasa.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 099 — A Royal Concubine Purchases Real Estate

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 1677; ADD 0519. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 099; SAAo P335456.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [......], 5 do[ors], [......] Libluṭ, [......]aya, [......], adjoining a street [...] — [NN, con]cubine of the king, has [con]tracted and [bought it from Na]bû-šallim for [x minas of sil]ver by the (mina) of Carchemish. [The mon]ey is paid completely. [Th]at [...] is purchased and acquired. [Any revocation], lawsuit or litigation is void. [Whoever in the futu]re, at any time, [lodges a compl]aint, whether [Nabû-šallim or] his sons (or) grands[ons, and] seeks a [laws]uit or litigation [against ...],

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

shall pla[ce] 10 minas [of silver (and) x minas of go]ld in the lap of Ištar [residing in] Nineveh, [and shall return the money ten]fold to its owners. [He shall contest in] his lawsuit and not succeed. [Witness Ha]nṭu. [Witness ...]-ereš. [Witness ...]utu. [Witness Mam]î. [Witness Nuh]šaya. [Witness Arz]ezu. [Witness ...]-taqqin. (Rest destroyed)

Chapter Seven. Aplaya, 'Third Man' of Arda-Mullissi, Crown Prince

SAA 06 100–108.

SAA 06 100 — Aplaya Buys a Tower and 10 Hectares of Land (698-III-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0331; ADD 0473. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Sivan (III), 10th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri. SAA 06 100; SAAo P335412.

Obverse

Instead of their seals Harura[nu] and Salilanu impressed their fingernails. (fingernail impressions) A tower (and) an estate of 10 hec[tares of land] in the midst of a meadow in the town of [...]; Abdi-Kububi, [his] wife and [two sons], a total of 4 persons belonging to H[aruranu] and [Salilanu] — [Aplaya has contracted and bought (said property) from them for x minas of silver]. [The tower together with the fie]lds [and Abdi-Kubu]bi together with [his] peo[ple are paid for, purchased and] acquired. [Any revocation, lawsuit] or litigation [is void]. [Whoever] in the future [comes forwa]rd, whether Haru[ranu or Sali]lanu [or] their [sons], grandsons, [brothers] or nephews, [or] their mayor or [prefect, or] their kinsman, [...], or relative, (who) comes forward and in[stitutes a lawsuit or] litigation against Aplaya [and his sons, saying]:

Reverse

"[The money has not been paid completely; the tower together with the fields and Abdi]-Kub[ubi together with his people are not purch]ased and [paid for ...]...," shall [return the money he received twelvef]old to its owner. He shall contest [in his lawsuit] and not [succeed]. [Witness Nergal]-šallimanni, chief [...]. [Witness NN], chief [...]. [Witness Issaran-me]si, conscript [...]. [Witness Adad-k]ašir, [...]. Witness Mar[duk-šumu-iddina, ...]. Witness [NN, ......]. Witness [NN], resident of Ni[neveh]. Witness Baqu[......]. Witness Adad-taklak, [...]. Witness Ilu-uṣur, ditto. Witness Balt[i-...]. Witness Babu-ahhe-iddina. Witness Nabû-ahhe-eriba, sc[ribe], keeper of the tablet. Month Sivan (III), 10th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri.

Edge

They collected [...... for their fingernails].

SAA 06 101 — Partial Duplicate of the Previous Text

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00439 + K 17997; ADD 0474+. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 101; SAAo P335413.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [in the town ...; Abdi-Ku]bu[bi, his wife and two sons, a total of 4 per]sons [belonging to Haruranu and Sal]ila[nu] — [Aplaya has contracted and bou]ght (said property) from them [for x minas of silver]. The money [is paid] comple[tely]. The tower together with the fie[lds and Abdi]-Kububi together with [his] people [are paid for, purchased and acquired]. Any revocation or litigation [is void]. [Whoever] at any time in the [future] comes forward, whether Haruranu or Salilanu, whether they or their sons, grandsons, brothers or nephews, or a prefect, commissioner or labour-duty superior of theirs, who comes forward and institutes a lawsuit or litigation against Aplaya and his sons, saying: "The money is not completely paid. [The] tower together with the fi[elds and Abdi-Kububi] together with [his] people [are not paid for, purchased], acquired [...],"

Reverse

shall eat one mina of oxhide, shall drink [a full] agannu vessel of tanner's paste, shall burn his first-bo[rn son before Sin], shall burn his eldest daughter with 3 seahs of cedar resin before Belet-ṣeri. He shall return the money he received twelvefold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Nergal-šallimanni, [chief ...]. Witness Issaran-mesi, conscript. Witness Adad-kašir, [...]. Witness Marduk-šumu-iddina, [...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 102 — Aplaya Buys an Estate (698?)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01488; ADD 0436. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 102; SAAo P335379.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [of Nabû-duru-uṣur, Mannu]-ki-Aš[šur, Li'tirû and NN] — [Aplaya has co]ntracted [and bought (said property) from] them for 2 minas [of silver]. [The money is] paid completely. That field, [house, and orchard] are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, [law]suit, or litigation is void. [Whoever at] any time in the fut[ure co]mes forward, whether Nabû-duru-uṣur, [Mannu]-ki-Aššur, Li'tirû, [or ...]ruku[...], or their sons, [grandso]ns, [brother]s, o[r nephe]ws, or [an]y labour-duty [superior] of theirs, who comes forward and institutes a lawsuit or litigation against Aplaya and his sons, saying:

Reverse

"The money is not completely paid. The field, house and orchard are not paid for, cleared and bought," shall eat one mina of oxhide (and) drink a full agannu vessel of tanner's paste. He shall burn his first-born son before Sin, and shall burn his eldest daughter with 2 seahs of cedar balsam before Belet-ṣeri. He shall return the money he received twelvefold to its owners. He shall contest in [his lawsuit] and not suc[ceed]. Witness Ulula[yu ...]. Witness Naha[rau ...]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 103 — Aplaya, 'Third Man' of the Crown Prince, Buys a Slave (694-VII-12)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0120; ADD 0201. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 12th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a. SAA 06 103; SAAo P335148.

Obverse

Seal of Zunbu, the owner selling his son. (blank seal space) Nergal-eṭir, his son — Aplaya, 'third man' of Arda-Mullissu, the crown prince, has contracted and boug[ht] him from Zunbu for 2 minas of silver by the m[ina] of Carchemish. The money [is] paid [completely]. His son is pur[chased and acquired. Any re]vocation lawsu[it or litigation is void]. [(Guaranteed against) seizures of epilepsy for] 100 days (and against) [fraud forever]. (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]bâ, [...]. (Six broken lines with names of witnesses) [Witness] Issar-iqi[ša]. Month Tishri (VII), 12th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 104 — Aplaya Loans Silver (690-VII)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00911; ADD 0055. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), [...]th day, epon[ym year] of Nabû-kenu-uṣur. SAA 06 104; SAAo P335007.

Obverse

[x shekels of silver by the mina] of Carchemish, [belonging to] Apl[aya], at the disposal of Bel-apla-id[dina ...] and [NN]. It shall increase 2 shekels per mina per month.

Bottom Edge

Month Tishri (VII), [...]th day, epon[ym year] of Nabû-kenu-uṣur.

Reverse

Wit[ness I]l-hanani. Witness Ahu-ereš. Witness Ereš-Issar. [Witness ...]-sagab.

SAA 06 105 — Aplaya Buys an Estate of 30 Hectares (690-XII-9)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0013; ADD 1152. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month of Adar (XII), 8th day, eponym year of Nabû-kenu-uṣur. SAA 06 105; SAAo P335934.

Obverse

Instead of their seals they impressed their fingernails. (fingernail impressions) Fingernail of Šamaš-yada', fingernail of Danunî, owners of the land being sold. An estate of 30 hectares of land, a house in its entirety, [a wa]di, a well, a house, a courtyard, orchards, [......] [......] Nabû-nammir (Break)

Reverse

Witness [......]. Witness Yahuṭu. Witness Abi-sun[...]. Witness Mannu-ki-metina. Witness Ahu-iddina. Witness Šimanu. Witness Habil-ken. Witness Lu-ahi. A total of 9 witnesses. Witness Issaran-mesi. Witness Adad-kašir. Witness Šep-Ea. Witness Iddî. Witness Iqisu. Witness Šamaš-šumu-iddina, his brother. Witness Hari-ahhe. Witness Kidinni-Marduk. Witness Humamati, scribe, keeper of the tablet.

Right Edge

Month of Adar (XII), 8th day, eponym year of Nabû-kenu-uṣur.

Edge

[Witness .... Witness] Aduru. [Witness .... Witness N]abuza', merchant. They have received [... for] their fin[gernails].

SAA 06 106 — Aplaya Buys Slaves (688)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0059; ADD 0264. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ..., ...th day, epon]ym year of Iddin-ahhe, [governor of Dur-Šarr]uk[en]. SAA 06 106; SAAo P335211.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Any revocation, lawsu]it, or litigation [is void]. [Whoe]ver in the future, at any time, says: "I did not sell the people," whether Iqisu or his sons, grandsons or brothers, who says: "I did not sell the people," shall return the silver tenfold to its owners. Witness Šamaš-edu-lešir. Witness Bel-d[uri]. Witness Barruqu. Witness Nabû-še[zib].

Reverse

[Witness] Šamaš-šumu-iddina. Witness Nabû-iqišanni. Witness Humamati. Witness Bel-[...]. Witness Adad-ka[šir]. Witness Issaran-me[si]. [Month ..., ...th day, epon]ym year of Iddin-ahhe, [governor of Dur-Šarr]uk[en]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 107 — Aplaya Loans Three Minas of Silver (686-V-2)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00343; ADD 0028. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 2nd day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief. SAA 06 107; SAAo P334980.

Obverse

Three minas of silver by the (mina) of Carchemish, belonging to Aplaya, at the disposal of Sukkaya. It will increase by 6 shekels per month. Month Ab (V), 2nd day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-šezib. Witness Abd-eli. Witness Issar-duri. Witness Apladad-hutni. Witness Urda-Issar.

SAA 06 108 — Aplaya Loans 1/2 Mina of Silver (683-I-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0370; ADD 0051. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), 25th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad of Ṣupat. SAA 06 108; SAAo P335003.

Obverse

[S]eal of Belet-ereš. An enve[lope (copy) concerning] 1/2 mina of silver, capital, by the mina of Car[chemish], (blank seal space) belonging to Aplaya, at the disposal of Belet-ereš. It will increase 4 shekels of silver per month. Witness Inurta-remanni. Witness Nabû-ušabši. Witness Kandalanu.

Reverse

Witness Same'. Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur. Month Nisan (I), 25th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad of Ṣupat. Witness El-nurî.

Chapter Eight. Se'-madi, Village Manager of the Crown Prince

SAA 06 109–112.

SAA 06 109 — Se’ -madi, Village Manager of the Crown Prince, Buys Three Slaves (683)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01856; ADD 0278. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month...], 7th day, eponym year of [Mannu-ki-Adad, governor of] Ṣupat. SAA 06 109; SAAo P335225.

Obverse

[Seal of U]rda-Issar, [owner of the people] being sold. (cylinder seal impression) Mar-yate', Se'-imme and Murâ, a total of 3 persons, servants [of] Urda-Issar — [Se'-m]adi, village manager [of the crown prince], has contracted and bought them [from Urda-Is]sar for 50 shekels of silver. [The money] is pai[d completely]. (Break)

Reverse

[Witness NN].... [Witness NN], scribe. [Witness NN], farmer. [...... from] Kaprabu. [Witness Ahi-ya]baba, farmer. [Month...], 7th day, eponym year of [Mannu-ki-Adad, governor of] Ṣupat. [Witness ...]-ahu-iddina, scribe.

[2 lines of the Reverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 110 — Se’-madi, Village Manager, Buys 7 Slaves (681-XII-16)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0150; ADD 0231. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Adar (XII), 16th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš. SAA 06 110; SAAo P335178.

Obverse

Seal of Urda-Issar, owner of the people being sold. (two stamp seal impressions) Hamnunu, his wife and mother, Addâ and Il-suri, his brothers, and his two sisters, a total of 7 persons, servants of Urda-Issar — Se'-madi, village manager of the crown prince, has contracted and bought them for two minas of silver by the (mina) of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint and se[eks] a lawsuit or litigation shall place 10 minas of silver (and) one mina of gold in the lap of Ištar residing in Nineveh. He shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

Witness Adda-sakâ. Witness Šulmu-beli, village manager. Witness Adda-sannanī, 'third man.' Witness Se'-hutni, horse trainer. Witness Nabû-na'id. Witness (blank) Month Adar (XII), 16th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 111 — Se’-madi, Village Manager, Buys 7 More Slaves (680-VII)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00076; ADD 0229. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), eponym year of Dananu. SAA 06 111; SAAo P335176.

Obverse

Seal of Urda-Issar, owner of the people being sold. (stamp seal impressions) Hosea and his two wives, Me'sa and Badia; Se'-gabbâ and Bel-Harran-taklak; two weaned daughters; a total of 7 persons, servants of Urda-Issar — Se'-madi has contracted and bought them for 3 minas of silver.

Bottom Edge

The money is paid completely. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void.

Reverse

Witness Bel-nuri, merchant. Witness Am-yate'u. Witness Sangî. Witness Kuisâ. Witness Se'-duri. Witness (blank) Month Tishri (VII), eponym year of Dananu.

Right Edge

(Aramaic caption: Deed of Hosea and 6 others, 7 people of Urda-Is[sar].)

SAA 06 112 — Se’-madi, Village Manager, Buys 6 Persons and an Estate

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0128; ADD 0455. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 112; SAAo P335396.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [......] his son [...], [..., a] suckling [child], a total of 6 per[sons, servants of] Bi-D[adi]; [an estate of x hectares of land, x] thousand 600 vines [...], a well, in the town [...] — S[e'-madi], village manager [of the crown prince] has contracted (Break)

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[He shall return the money] tenfold t[o its owners]. He shall contest [in] his lawsuit [and not succeed]. Witness Manasseh, [...]. Witness Sanî, chief [...] of the town of Zi[...]. Witness Se'-nuri, [...]. Witness Bel-mu[...], horse trainer of the royal bo[dyguard]. Witness [...]. Witness [...]-matu-taqqin. Witness [...]... Witness [...]la [from] the town Amu[...]. (Rest destroyed)

Chapter Nine. Varia

SAA 06 113–200.

SAA 06 113 — Purchase of a Vegetable Garden (702-V-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0174; ADD 0365. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-le'i. SAA 06 113; SAAo P335309.

Obverse

Instead of his seal [he imp]ressed his fingernail. Fingernail of Batu'a, owner of the garden being sold. (fingernail impressions) A vegetable garden (in) Kalgurig, [belonging to] Batu'a — [...]ši has contracted and [bought it] for 5 shekels of silver. [The money is paid complet]ely. (Break)

Reverse

[He shall return the money] tenfold to [its owner]. He shall contest [in] his [lawsuit] and not succeed. Witness Šumaya. Witness Kinihmâ. Witness Hatianu. Month Ab (V), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-le'i.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 114 — Fragment of a Sales Document (702)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1932-12-12, 0577; Iraq 32 12. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ...], 27th day, [eponym year] of Nabû-le'i, governor of Arbela. SAA 06 114; SAAo P336198.

Obverse

[Instead of his seal he impressed his fingernail]. [Fingernail of NN, owner of the ... being so]ld. (fingernail impressions) (Break)

[4 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

(fingernail impressions) [Month ...], 27th day, [eponym year] of Nabû-le'i, governor of Arbela. [Witness Nabû-ze]ru-iqiša, keeper of the tablet.

SAA 06 115 — Purchase of Land (702)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0162; ADD 1180. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ..., ...]th [day, eponym year of Nabû-le'i], governor of Arbela. SAA 06 115; SAAo P335960.

Obverse

[Seal of ......]ni, [owner of the lan]d being sold. (fingernail impressions) [An estate of] 4 hectares of land in the town of Dunnu; [...] 1/2 of a well; 1/5 of a well — Aššur-aplu-uṣur has contracted and [bought it] for [x min]as of s[ilver] (by the mina) of the king. (Break)

Reverse

[Witness Šama]š-iddina. Urda-ahhešu. [Witness] Nabû-na'id. (Witness) Nabû-naṣir, palace farmer. [Witness NN], from the town of Mera. [Month ..., ...]th [day, eponym year of Nabû-le'i], governor of Arbela. [Witness NN], scribe.

SAA 06 116 — A Bodyguard Buys Three Women (700-VI-20)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0160; ADD 0294. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Mo]nth Elul (VI), 2[0th day], eponym year of Met[unu]. SAA 06 116; SAAo P335239.

Obverse

[Seal of ......], owner [of the women being sold]. (stamp seal impressions) Edu-qidira, the woman [...], and [her] daughter Babaya, a total of 3 persons, [his ser]vants — Risa[ya], bodyguard of [...], has contracted [and bought them for x min]as of sil[ver]. (Break)

Reverse

[Witness NN]... [...]. [Witness] Aya-ahhe, far[mer ...]. [Witness] Bel-le'i, far[mer ...]. [Witness] Dari-bel, far[mer ...]. [Witness] Nabi-ram, farm[er ...]. [Witness] Ba'al-immi, ser[vant of ...]. [Witne]ss Zabayu, from Bar[halzi]. [Witne]ss Šada, from [...]. [Witne]ss Ameqi, from [...]. [Mo]nth Elul (VI), 2[0th day], eponym year of Met[unu].

Right Edge

[Witness] Inurta-[...].

SAA 06 117 — Tarhundapi Loans Barley (700)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 12976; ADD 0144. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Eponym year of] Metunu. SAA 06 117; SAAo P335095.

Obverse

[x] homers of barley [belonging to Ta]rhundapî [...] (Break)

Reverse

[Eponym year of] Metunu.

SAA 06 118 — Tarhundapi Buys a Slave (698-XII-30)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0036; ADD 0198. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Adar (XII), 30th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri. SAA 06 118; SAAo P335145.

Obverse

Seal of Asî, owner of the man being sold. (two stamp seals) Atar-hamu, servant of Asî — Tarhundapî has contracted and boug[ht him] for 32 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoev[er] in the future, at any time, breaks the contract, [whether] Asî [or] his [so]ns or [grand]sons, [and s]eeks [a lawsuit] or litigation [against Tarhundapî] (Break)

Reverse

shall pla[ce ...... in] the lap of [Ištar residing in] Nineveh, and shall return the money [tenfo]ld to its owners. Witness A[...]'u. Witness [...]î. Witness Nazi[...]. Witness Nunua, [...]. Witness Nanî. Witness Nabû-šumu-[iddina], scribe. Month Adar (XII), 30th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 119 — Nabu-šarru-uṣur Buys 5 Hectares of Land (699-V-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0133; ADD 1167. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 10th day, [eponym] year of Bel-šarrani. SAA 06 119; SAAo P335949.

Obverse

[Instead of his] sea[l] he impressed his fingernail. Finger[nail] of Addî, owner of the land being sold. (fingernail impressions) Eight decares of land in [the village of] Bit-bala[ṭ]i, adjoining the fields of Gagî and Šamaš-iqiša; 6 decares of land [adjoining the ro]ad to Kar-Issar and the fields [of] Addî and Šamaš-iqiša; 3 decares of throne land in a meadow adjoining Gagî and Šamaš-iqiša; 1 hectare in a meadow adjoining the fields of Addî and Šamaš-iqiša; 3 hectares of land on high ground adjoining Addî and Šamaš-iqi[ša]; a total of 5 hectares and 2 decares of land, a house, a threshing floor, an orchard, and 1/6 of a well in the village of Kiluhte — Nabû-šarru-uṣur [ha]s contracted and [bou]ght (said land) [from] Addî for one mina of [sil]ver [by the mi]na of Carchemish.

Reverse

[The mone]y is paid [comple]tely. That land, house, threshing floor, orchard, and well are purchased and ac[quired]. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever, [in] the future, at any time, whether A[ddî, or] his [sons] (or) relatives, s[eeks and starts] a laws[uit] or litigation (against) Nabû-ša[rru-uṣur, shall return] the money tenfold t[o its owner]. He shall cont[est] in his lawsuit [and not succ]eed. Witness Urdu, [gro]om of the ša šepi guard. Witness Kiṣ[ir-...]. Witness Marduk-ereš. Witness [...]sa, son of Mardanu. Witness [Gag]î. Witness Šamaš-iqiša. Witness Nabû-naṣir, son of Bel-lu-balaṭ. Witness Kalbu, son of Abu-šamši. Witness Edayu. Witness I[pparš]idu. Witness Nabû-iqišanni from Kiṣirtu. Witness U[bru]-Sebetti. Month Ab (V), 10th day, [eponym] year of Bel-šarrani. Nabû-dannaka-lamur, scribe.

SAA 06 120 — Purchase of a Vineyard (699-VII-22)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00450; ADD 0371. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 22nd day, ep[onym year of Bel-šarrani], governor of Kurbail. SAA 06 120; SAAo P335315.

Obverse

Fingernail of Ahu-ila'i, [...], owner of the [vine]yard [being so]ld. (fingernail impressions) [A vineyard] of [x] thousand vines in the town Medun [adjoining the land of] Piqaqu (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...] Se-abi from [...]. [Witness ...] of Irri. Witness Kaqqadanu, eunuch. Witness Qurdi-Adad from [...]. Witness Anaku.

Right Edge

Month Tishri (VII), 22nd day, ep[onym year of Bel-šarrani], governor of Kurbail.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 121 — Purchase of [...] (698-II-2)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00393 + K 01470; ADD 0475+. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 2nd (day), eponym year of Šulmu-šarri. SAA 06 121; SAAo P335414.

Obverse

[Instead of] his seal he im[pressed his] fingernail. Fingernail of Ilu-eriba, (fingernail impressions) [owner of the ...] being sold. [......] Mannu-ki-ahhe [......] ... [...... for] one mina of silver (Break)

Reverse

[......] Sin-[...] [Witness NN], manservant of Marduk-šarru-uṣur. Witness [...]mua, from Nineveh. Witness [...]î. Witness Ululayu, owner of the copper. Witness Šamši-iqbi. Witness Nabû-šumu-iškun, scribe, keeper of the tablet. Month Iyyar (II), 2nd (day), eponym year of Šulmu-šarri. [Witness B]iwasî, ša šēpi guard. [Witness ...]ranî, servant of [NN], royal [...].

Bottom Edge

[Witness ...]-beliya, [...]. [Witness ...]-šumu-iš[kun, ...]. [Witness .......].

SAA 06 122 — Purchase of a Slave (698-VII-18)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0121; ADD 0191. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 18th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri. SAA 06 122; SAAo P335140.

Obverse

Fingernail of Aššur-na'di, son of Marda[nu], owner of the man being sold. (Break)

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[...] boatmen. [Witness Ra]him-il, from the town Hatpina[...]. [Witness Na]bû-šumu-lešir, scribe. Month Tishri (VII), 18th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 123 — Sale of Orchards for the Maintenance of Captives (698-IX-15)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01604; ADD 0468. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Kislev (IX), 15th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri, governor of Halzi[atbar]. SAA 06 123; SAAo P335407.

Obverse

Seal of Ahiqar, deputy (governor) of Arrapha. (cylinder seal impression) [1 garden ...]...; 1 garden (with) 2 [...]; [1 garden ...]; a total of 3 gardens [including a spri]ng, a house, and a gardener — Ahi-yababa has contracted and sold them on behalf of the deputy [for x] hundred (minas of) copper for the maintenance o[f the ca]ptives whom the vizier boarded on a ship. The money is paid completely. The gardens, the spring, the house and the gardener are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. [Whoever] in the future [lodges] a complaint, [whether] Ahi-yababa or [his] sons, [grandsons, or brothers], and conte[sts in his law]suit, [shall ...] ... [...]. He shall return [the money tenfol]d to its owners.

Reverse

[Witness ...]dâ, [...]. [Witness ...]ku, [...]. [Witness ...]â. Witness Eni-il. [Witness ...]-ereš. Witness Šamaš-[...]. [Witness ...]î, haruspex. [Witness NN], scribe of [...] [Witness NN], (city) scribe of Arrapha. [Witness NN].... (stamp seal impressions) Month Kislev (IX), 15th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri, governor of Halzi[atbar].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 124 — Riba-ilani the Merchant Buys a House (698-XII-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00316; ADD 0328. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Adar (XII), 21st day, eponym year of Bel-šarrani, governor of Kurbail. SAA 06 124; SAAo P335272.

Obverse

Fingernail of Mannu-ki-ahhe; fingernail of Itti-Adad-ahhutu, owners of the house being sold. The exit together with the courtyard, (fingernail impressions) a built house with its beams and two doors, adjoining the houses of Nabû-duru-uṣur, Šamaš-šumu-uṣur, [Ulul]ayu, Nabû-naṣir, and Šamaš-uballiṭ — Riba-ilani the merchant has contracted and bou[ght] it from Mannu-ki-ahhe [fo]r 3 2/3 minas of silver. The money is paid completely. [That house] is purchased and acquired. Any revoc[ation, lawsuit], or litigation is voi[d]. [Whoever in the future], at any time, wheth[er these men] or th[eir] sons [or grandsons, seeks a lawsuit or litigation] against Ri[ba-ilani ......] (Break)

Reverse

[He shall return] the money [tenfold to its owner]. He shall cont[est] in his lawsuit and [not succeed]. Witness Dugul-pan-i[li, ...]. Witness Nabû-naṣir, official in charge of the regular offering o[f ...]. Witness Urda-Issar, son of the woman [...]. Witness Nergal-ahu-uṣur, commander-of-50 of [...]. Witness Zahaṭuṭu, tailor. Witness Tariba-Issar, tailor. Witness Babanu, wheelwright. Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur, postmaster. Witness Zarutî, scribe. Witness Ululayu. Witness Banî, scribe, keeper of the contract. Month Adar (XII), 21st day, eponym year of Bel-šarrani, governor of Kurbail.

Edge

4 minas of copper for his fingernail.

SAA 06 125 — Purchase of Two Estates (698)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0161 + 1904-10-09, 0239 + 1904-10-09, 0386; ADD 1179+. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ...], 27th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri, governor of Halziatbar. SAA 06 125; SAAo P335959.

Obverse

[Inste]ad of his seal he impressed his fingernail. Fingernail of Nabû-šimanni, owner of the field being sold. (fingernail impressions) An estate of 3 hectares 8 decares of land adjoining Marduk-ereš, alongside the canal of the shrine, and adjoining Giri-Ṣapunu and [...]; [an estate of x] hectares adjoining the road of the popl[ar] (grove), [...] and Nabû-šezib[anni] — [Na]bû-[...-idd]ina [has contracted and bou]ght (said property) [for x tale]nts and 7 minas of copper. The money [is paid] completely. That land [is acqui]red and purchased.

Reverse

[Whoe]ver [seeks] a lawsuit or litigation and in the future, [at any time, br]eaks the contract [and says]: "The field [is not acquired and bought]" (...). [Witness Mann]u-ki-ahhe. Witness Ereš-Issar. Witness Abu-eriba. Witness Nergal-naṣir; 4 recruitment officers. Witness Riba-ahhe, cohort commander. Witness Bel-šarru-uṣur, palace farmer. Witness Eṣidayu, ditto. [Witness] Nabû-naṣir, ditto. [Month ...], 27th day, eponym year of Šulmu-šarri, governor of Halziatbar.

Edge

Witness [...]-nammir, scribe.

SAA 06 126 — Esarhaddon’s Doctor Buys an Estate (697-VI)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 04674; ADD 0381. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month El]ul (VI), 10[th] day, [eponym year of] Nabû-dur[u-uṣur]. SAA 06 126; SAAo P335325.

Obverse

[Sea]l of N[a..., se]al of K[i..., ow]ners of the field bein[g sold]. An estate of 10 (hectares of) land in the ci[ty ...] (stamp seal impressions) [adjoining] (the fields of) Dayyanu [...], Ranqira[... and Šul]manu-...-iqbi — Šemahu, the doctor of Esarhaddon, [has co]ntracted and bou[ght it for] 1/2 mina of silver.

Bottom Edge

It is paid [complet]ely. That [field] is purchased [and acquired].

Reverse

Any revocat[ion, lawsuit], or lit[igation is void]. [Whoever brea]ks the contract shall pl[ace] 2 mi[nas of silver in the lap] of Adad, [and shall return the money tenfold t]o its owner. He shall contest [in] his lawsuit a[nd not succeed]. [Witness ...]rima [...]. [Witness] ...[...]. [Witness ...]buri[...]. [Witness] ...[...] [Witness] ...[...]. [...] Urda-[...]. [Month El]ul (VI), 10[th] day, [eponym year of] Nabû-dur[u-uṣur].

SAA 06 127 — Atuehu, 'Third Man,' Buys a Slave (697-X-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00300; ADD 0179. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Eponym year of Nabû-duru-uṣur; month Tebet (X), 7th day. SAA 06 127; SAAo P335129.

Obverse

Instead of his seal he impressed [his] fingernail. Fingernail of Hakkubu, owner of the man being sold. (fingernail impressions) Šamaš-eriba, servant of Hakkubu — Atuehu, 'third man,' has contracted and bought him from Hakkubu for 30 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. [Any revoc]ation, lawsuit, or litigation [is void]. [Who]ever in the future [lodges a complaint and breaks the contr]act (Break)

Reverse

[Witness NN], merchant. Witness Abagû, Aramean palace scribe. Witness Abdu-Aguni, deputy 'third man.' Eponym year of Nabû-duru-uṣur; month Tebet (X), 7th day. Scribe: Bel-iddina. One mina of copper for his fingernail. Witness Atta'ani.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 128 — Purchase of Slaves (696-V-5)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0372; ADD 0614. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 5th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli, [governor] of Talmusa. SAA 06 128; SAAo P335531.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Seal of NN, owner of the ...... be]ing sold. (seal space) [...]ni, his wife, [NN his son], his daughter, the woman [......] (Break)

Reverse

Witness [......]. Witness Nabû'a, scribe. Month Ab (V), 5th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli, [governor] of Talmusa.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 129 — Purchase of a House, Garden and People (696)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0198; ADD 1200. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [..., ...]th day, [eponym year of Šulmu]-beli. SAA 06 129; SAAo P335980.

Obverse

[Seal of ...]-Marduk, [owner of the house, gar]den and people being sold. (stamp seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]-ilani. [Witness ...]-bari.

Right Edge

Month [..., ...]th day, [eponym year of Šulmu]-beli.

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SAA 06 130 — Balṭaya Buys 17 Persons (696)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01513; ADD 0241. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [...], 18th day, eponym year of [Šulmu]-beli. SAA 06 130; SAAo P335188.

Obverse

[Seal of] Na'di-ilu, deputy (governor), [owner of the people] being sold. (cylinder seal impression) [NN], his two sons and [his] daughter, [a total of 4]; Nabû-[..., his wife, two] sons, daughter, and two maids, a total of 7; Ṣilli-B[el], his [... and ...], a total of 3; Aššur-belu-uṣur, his wife and brother, [a total of 3]; in all 17 persons, servants of [Na'di-ilu] — Balṭayu has contracted and bought them from Na'di-ilu f[or] 8 1/2 minas of silver by the mina o[f the ki]ng. The money is [pa]id complete[ly]. Those men are pur[chased] and acquired. Any revocation, law[suit], or litiga[tion is void]. Whoever in the fu[ture], at [any ti]me, breaks the contract, shall ret[urn the] mon[ey ten]fold [to its owners]. He shall cont[est in] his [lawsuit and not] succeed.

Reverse

Witness Ga[...]. Witness Tar[iba-...]. Witness Nabû-ka''in-šarru, commander of [...]. Witness Hallabayu, ditto. Witness Baddudu, ditto. Witness Kanunayu, chariot driver. Witness Haldi-ahu-uṣur, intelligence officer. Witness Arbailayu, head porter. Witness Ubru-[...], porter. Witness Ub[ru-...], the mayor of Qudaru. Witness Da[..., ...] of the crown prince. Witness Sin-balassu-iqbi, chariot fighter. Month [...], 18th day, eponym year of [Šulmu]-beli.

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SAA 06 131 — A Fragmentary Purchase Document (695-XI)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01478 + K 01489; ADD 0569. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Shebat (XI), [...]th day, eponym year of Aššur-be[lu-uṣur], governor of [Šahuppa]. SAA 06 131; SAAo P335495.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

[He shall] p[ay x minas] of silver (and) one mina of gol[d to] Ninurta residing in Calah, [and shall return] the money tenfold to its [owners]. He shall cont[est] in his lawsuit [and] not succeed. Witness Himarî, [...]. Witness Urda-ilani, [...]. Witness Inurta-kibsi-u[ṣur, ...] of the governor. Witness Tabli[...]. Month Shebat (XI), [...]th day, eponym year of Aššur-be[lu-uṣur], governor of [Šahuppa]. Witness Nušku-il[a'i ...].

SAA 06 132 — Sale of a Slave (695)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00917; ADD 0616. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ...], 15th [day, eponym year of] Aššur-belu-uṣur. SAA 06 132; SAAo P335533.

Obverse

Bel-Harran-issiya, [...]; Mannu-ki-[...], cavalryman ditto; Kiṣir-[Aššur, ...]; a total of 3 owners of the man being so[ld]. (fingernail impressions) Maku[..., servant] of Bel-Harran-issi[ya, Mannu-ki-...] and Kiṣir-Aššur — [they have contracted and sold] him to Silim-[Aššur]. Whoever pays 4 1/2 minas of silv[er], shall redeem his servant. Witness Aššur-ahu-iddina, cohort commander.

Bottom Edge

Witness Na'id-Aššur, ar[chitect].

Reverse

Witness Adad-[...], brother of [NN]. (Break)

Edge

[Month ...], 15th [day, eponym year of] Aššur-belu-uṣur.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 133 — Court Decision Concerning a Theft (694-I-24)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1932-12-10, 0303; Iraq 32 02. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), 24th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a. SAA 06 133; SAAo P336188.

Obverse

Kannu, Kaskayu, Babiri, Takali and Nanna, a total of five men, committed a theft in the house of Tâ. They were caught red-handed with goods worth 14 minas 30 shekels of silver. They came forward for judgment before Issaran-zeru-ibni, a royal bodyguard, Issar-na'id, a royal bodyguard, and Girittu, the deputy (governor), who told them: "Go off to Nineveh for judgment before the vizier and the sartinnu." They did not consent to this but said: "We are guilty."

Bottom Edge

44 minas 10 shekels of silver were imposed as the fine, and they have restituted to Tâ 14 minas of silver, the capital value of the theft.

Reverse

The fi[ne ......] [...... Whoever br]eaks the agreement [......]. Wit[ness .......], royal bodyguard. Wit[ness ...]..., royal bodyguard. Witness [......], augur. Witness [.... Witness ...]-lamur, ditto. [Witness] Ubru-[.... Witness ...]-kaši[r], ditto.

Right Edge

[Witne]ss Tawari, ditto. Witness Šamašua, po[rter]. Witness Kakanu, witness Mawau, merchants.

Edge

Witness Ahi-ila'i, [...]. Witness Samsi. Witness Kakkû. Month Nisan (I), 24th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a.

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SAA 06 134 — Fragment of a Slave Sale (694-V-15)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00389; ADD 0281. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 15th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a, governor of Damascus. SAA 06 134; SAAo P237807.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

[He shall return the money tenfold to] its [owners. He shall con]test [in his lawsuit] and n[ot succeed]. (Guaranteed against) [seizur]es of epilepsy for 100 days and (against) fraud forever. Witness Abdâ, haruspex. Witness Ahabû. Witness Pulu, tanner. Witness Hadasâ, merchant. Witness Bir-Ša[maš], merchant. Witness Issar-duri. Witness Inurta-ila'i. Witness Nabû-ušallim, scribe. Month Ab (V), 15th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a, governor of Damascus.

SAA 06 135 — Purchase of Slaves (694-V-29)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0157; ADD 0272. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 29th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a, the governor of Damascus. SAA 06 135; SAAo P335219.

Obverse

Fingernail of Ši[...], seal of Bur-[...], owners of the people be[ing sold]. (space for seals and nailmarks)

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Reverse

(Break) [Witness NN]. Witness Šulm[u-..., ...] of the queen. [Witne]ss Ilu-liphur. Witness Libbalayu, keeper of the tablet. Month Ab (V), 29th day, eponym year of Ilu-isse'a, the governor of Damascus.

[2 lines of the Reverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 136 — Aššur-ibni Loans Barley (694)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01867; ADD 0140. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; ([Month ..., ...th day]), eponym year of Ilu-isse'a. SAA 06 136; SAAo P335091.

Obverse

1 homer of barley, cap[ital belonging to] Aššur-ibn[i ...]. (cylinder seal impression) (Break)

Reverse

(cylinder seal impression) eponym year of Ilu-isse'a.

SAA 06 137 — A Copper Loan with a Pledge of Land (693)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0148; ADD 1177. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ..., ...th day], eponym year of Iddin-ahhe. SAA 06 137; SAAo P335958.

Obverse

[x mi]nas of copper belonging to Urdâ, a[t the disposal] of Mannu-ki-Issar. An estate of 1 hectare 5 decares (of land), an estate of 1 hectare 5 decares on top of the (river) bank, an estate of x[...], and an estate of 1 hectare of plowed (field) on the wadi (space for seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]-naṣir. Witness [NN]. [Witness] Šumma-ila'i. Wit[ne]ss Zeru[...]. [Witness Il]-madi. Witness Urdû. (Witness) Didi. [Witness ...]qurâ. Witness Tikala. [Witness Ab]u-eriba. Witness Nabû-šumu-lešir, sc[ribe]. [Month ..., ...th day], eponym year of Iddin-ahhe.

SAA 06 138 — Purchase of Three Slaves (693)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 2, 018; ADD 0243. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month ..., 20th day, eponym year of Iddin-a[hhe]. SAA 06 138; SAAo P335190.

Obverse

Seal of Šulmu-beli, owner of the people being sold. (cylinder seal impression) Ahabû, [...; NN], ca[mel] driver, (and) [his wife] Rimutt[u]; a total of 3 persons, [servants] of Šul[mu-beli] — [...] has contracted and bought them from Šulmu-beli for three minas of silver by the mina of the king. The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation [is] void.

Bottom Edge

Whoever in the futu[re, at any time, lodges a com]plaint, [whether Šulmu-beli or] his [so]ns, [grandsons or relat]ives, [and seeks a lawsuit or liti]gation [against ... and his so]ns,

Reverse

[shall place x minas of] refined [silve]r [and x minas of pure gold in the lap] of Mullissu, [and shall return the money] tenfold [to its owner. He shall contest in] his lawsuit [and] not succeed. [Witness Šul]mu-šarri. [Witness] Tariba-Issar, cook. [Witness] Urda-ahhešu. [Witn]ess Ilu-piya-uṣur. Witness Šaplaya. Witness La-tubašanni-Issar. Witness La-tubašanni-ilu. Witness [NN, s]cribe.

Right Edge

Month ..., 20th day, eponym year of Iddin-a[hhe].

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 139 — Sin-šarru-uṣur, Prefect, Loans 4 Minas of Silver (693)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1879-07-08, 0287; ADD 0032. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [...], 12th [day], eponym year of Iddin-ahhe. SAA 06 139; SAAo P334984.

Obverse

2 minas of silver, capital, belonging to Sin-sarru-uṣur, prefect, at the disposal of Ahû-eriba. It shall bear interest by 4 shekels of silver per mina per month. [He sa]id the other mina shall not bear interest. Month [...], 12th [day], eponym year of Iddin-ahhe.

Reverse

Witness B[el-em]uranni. Witness Qu[rd]i-Harran. Witness Šum[ma]-ahhe. Witness Aššur-[al]ik-pani, prefect. Witness Z[ar]utu. Witness Nabû-ahu-iddina.

SAA 06 140 — Sin-šarru-uṣur Purchases Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0168; ADD 0262. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 140; SAAo P335209.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) S[in-šarru-uṣur] has contracted and [bought them] for 1 1/2 minas and 5 shekels of sil[ver]. The money is paid completely. The people ar[e purchased] and acquired. Any lawsuit or litigation is vo[id]. Whoever in the future, at any time, breaks [the contract], whether Sin-nadin-ahi or his sons or [rel]atives, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Sin-[šar]ru-uṣur and his sons, shall pay 10 minas of silver, 5 minas of gold, and four white [horses] to Sin residing in [Harran], and shall return the silver tenfold [t]o its owners. [He shall] contest in [his lawsui]t and not succ[eed].

Reverse

Witness [......]. Witness Mannu-[...]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. Witness Remanni-[...]. Witness Adad-[...], servant of [...]. Witness [Handu, ...]. Witness [Bel]-lamur, scribe. Witness [NN], merchant of the queen's house.

SAA 06 141 — A Fragmentary Sale Document (692-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 07343; ADD 0158. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), [...th day, epony]m year of Zazê. SAA 06 141; SAAo P335109.

Obverse

[Seal of ...], owner [of the ... being sold]. (stamp seal impression) (Break)

Reverse

[He shall return the money tenfold] t[o its owner]. [He shall contest in his] law[suit and] not [succeed]. Witness [...]. Witness Issar-[...]. Witness Bel-[...]. Witness Ba[...]. Witness Ta[b ...].

Right Edge

Witness [...].

Edge

[NN], scribe. Month Nisan (I), [...th day, epony]m year of Zazê.

SAA 06 142 — An Egyptian Scribe Buys a House in Nineveh (692-III-16)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00294; ADD 0324. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Sivan (III), 16th day, eponym year of Zazaya, governor of Arpad. SAA 06 142; SAAo P335268.

Obverse

Fingernail of Šarru-lu-dari, fingernail of Atar-suru, fingernail of Amat-Su'la, wife of Bel-duri, shield-bearing 'third man,' owners of the house being sold. (stamp seal impressions) A built house with its beams, doors and a yard in Nineveh, adjoining the house of Mannu-ki-ahhe, the house of Ilu-issiya, and the street — Ṣilli-Aššur, Egyptian scribe, has contracted and bought it for one mina of silver (by the mina) of the king from Šarru-lu-dari, Atar-suru and Amat-Su'la, the wife of Bel-duri.

Reverse

The money is paid completely. That house is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, whether these men (or anyone else), seeks a lawsuit and litigation against Ṣilli-Aššur, shall pay 10 minas of silver. Witness Šusanqu, the king's brother-in-law. Witness Hur-waṣi, 'third man.' Witness Rasu', chief boatman. Witness Nabû-duru-uṣur, (horse) raiser.

Right Edge

Witness Hur-waṣi, chief boatman. Witness Sin-šarru-uṣur. Witness Zitt[i].

Edge

Month Sivan (III), 16th day, eponym year of Zazaya, governor of Arpad. Witness Šamaš-kenu-uṣur. Witness Mituru. Witness Nabû-šumu-iddina.

SAA 06 143 — Debt-note for iškaru Silver (692-VI-29)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0047; ADD 0033. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Elul (VI), 29th day, eponym year of Zazaya. SAA 06 143; SAAo P334985.

Obverse

One mina of silver (by the mina) of the king, iškāru money of the queen mother belonging to Nabû-taklak, at the disposal of Nergal-ila'i. He shall pay its capital sum in Tishri (VII). If he does not pay, the silver shall increase by 1/2 mina.

Reverse

Month Elul (VI), 29th day, eponym year of Zazaya. Witness Ea-lešir. Witness Mitimu. Witness Siri.

Right Edge

Witness Nabû-eṭir, scribe.

Edge

Witness Ša-la-mašê. [Wit]ness Kaparu.

SAA 06 144 — Fragment of a Slave Sale (692-IX-4)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0917; ADD 0189. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Kislev (IX), 4th day, eponym year of Zazaya. SAA 06 144; SAAo P335138.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Aš]šur-[..., ... of] Dur-[Šarruken, has contracted and bought him from B]abil[ayu for x] shekels of silver. [The mon]ey is [paid] completely. That man [is purchased and acqu]ired. Any revocation, [lawsuit] or litigation is void. [Whoever] breaks the contract [shall place x minas of silve]r and 10 [minas of gold] (Break)

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[Witness ...]ša. Witness Is[sar]-rabi. Month Kislev (IX), 4th day, eponym year of Zazaya.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 145 — Purchase of Slaves (692-XI-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00360; ADD 0286. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 1st day, eponym year of Zazaku. SAA 06 145; SAAo P335231.

Obverse

Instead of [their] sea[ls they impressed their fingernails]. Fingernails of Sura[yu], Gargameša[yu], and Nabû-nammir, a total of three gentlemen, owners of the people being so[ld]. (fingernail impressions)

Reverse

(Break) [Witness] Immani-il. [Witness ...]-riba, scribe. Month Shebat (XI), 1st day, eponym year of Zazaku.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 146 — Tariba-Issar Takes Land as Security for a Debt (692)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0042; ADD 0069. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ..., ...]th [day], eponym year of [Zaz]aya. SAA 06 146; SAAo P335021.

Obverse

[Seal of Inurta]-ereš. (stamp seal impression) [x minas of silver belong]ing to Tariba-Issar, [at the disposal of Inur]ta-ereš. [x hectares of field] in the town of Šura, [adjoining the road t]o Dannanu [and the fi]eld of Aya-metunu, are placed [as a pl]edge.

Bottom Edge

He shall have the usufruct of the field [for three fal]low years and three crop years. One shall place the silver upon the corn heap, and one shall redeem the field.

Reverse

[Wit]ness Sipranu. [Witness] Apladad-ila'i. [Witness] Ubru-Issar. [Witn]ess Sin-šarru-uṣur. [Witness] Šamaš-upahhir. [Month ..., ...]th [day], eponym year of [Zaz]aya.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 147 — (no title) (690-I-14)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1929-10-12, 0050; Iraq 32 13. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), 14th day, eponym year of Nabû-kenu-uṣur, governor of Samaria. SAA 06 147; SAAo P336199.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (fingernail impressions) [.....] [......-Na]bû [......] his (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]-Adad, [...]. [Witness] Ikkaru. Witness Nabû-le'i. [Witness] Nabû-šallim. Witness Qaribu. [Witness] Dunqi-la-teppaš. Witness Nabû-nadin-ahi. [Witness] Itti-Adad-ahhutu. Witness Zermahu. Witness Hanṭu. Witness Ṣillu-bani. Month Nisan (I), 14th day, eponym year of Nabû-kenu-uṣur, governor of Samaria. [Witness NN], scribe, keeper of the contract. [x shekels of silver for] the[ir fin]gernails. (Rest destroyed)

Edge

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 148 — Fragment of a Slave Sale (690-III-2)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1929-10-12, 0100; Iraq 32 14. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Sivan (III), 2nd day, eponym year of Nabû-kenu-uṣur, governor of Samaria. SAA 06 148; SAAo P336200.

Obverse

Seal of Lidbubu-lipušu, seal of Ahi-nuri, [a total of] 2 men, owners of the man being sold. (Break)

Reverse

[Witness K]en[î, ...]. Witness Sin-kašir, scribe. Month Sivan (III), 2nd day, eponym year of Nabû-kenu-uṣur, governor of Samaria.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 149 — A Broken Real Estate Sale (689)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0033; ADD 0432. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ..., ...th day, eponym year of Gihilu], governor [of Hatar]ikka. SAA 06 149; SAAo P335375.

Obverse

[Seal of ...], owner of the fields, gardens, and people being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) [...... in its ent]irety [...... fields] in cultivation, a canal with permanent water-flow. [......] its [free]dom from encumbrances has been declared [......]lâ, plowman, [......, a total of x] persons, [......]-eriba, a total of 5 persons, (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ......], ditto. [Witness NN, ...] ditto ditto. [Witness NN, ...] of Nineveh. [Witness NN, ...] ditto. [Witness NN, ...] ditto. [Witness NN, ...] ditto. [Month ..., ...th day, eponym year of Gihilu], governor [of Hatar]ikka.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 150 — Dummuqa is Owed 5 1/2 Minas of Silver by 6 Men (688-XII-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0004; ADD 0017. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Adar (XII), 25th day, eponym year of Iddin-ahhe. SAA 06 150; SAAo P334969.

Obverse

5 1/2 minas of silver belonging to Dummuqâ, at the disposal of Balassu the (royal) delegate, Ṣillâ, Abi-ken, Nabû-šezib, Adi-il, and Yakê. They shall pay in Iyyar (II). If they do not pay, it shall increase by one m[ina] 5 shekels per month. Witness Barruqu. Witness Ahu-lešir.

Reverse

Witness Šulmu-šarri. Witness Addi-idri. Witness Mannu-ki-Arbail. Month Adar (XII), 25th day, eponym year of Iddin-ahhe.

SAA 06 151 — Purchase of a Woman (687-III)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0161; ADD 0225. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Sivan (III), [...th] day, eponym year of [Sennacherib], king of [Assyria]. SAA 06 151; SAAo P335172.

Obverse

Seal of [NN], the owner [selling] his wife. (cylinder seal impression) (Break)

Reverse

He shall place one mina [of silver and x minas of gold] in the lap of [...], and shall retu[rn the money tenfold] to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not [succeed]. Witness Duduwa, chariot fighter of the governor of Cal[ah]. Witness Urda-Issar. Witness Qaq[â]. Witness Muquru. Witness Na'd[i-...]. Month Sivan (III), [...th] day, eponym year of [Sennacherib], king of [Assyria].

Edge

[Witness] Nabû-šumu-iddina, scribe.

SAA 06 152 — Purchase of a Woman (687-IV-15)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00419; ADD 0218. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), 15th day, eponym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria. SAA 06 152; SAAo P335165.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) has bought (her) for one talent copper. The money is paid completely. Any revocation or litigation is void. Whoever in the future or at any time lodges a complaint, saing: "I will release the woman," shall pay one mina of silver to release her. Month Tammuz (IV), 15th day, eponym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria.

Reverse

Witness Mannu-ki-Adad, chief [...]. Witness Ruradidi, eunuch of the (harem) governess. Witness Gallulu, porter. Witness Ziziya, ditto. Witness Muqallil-kabti, ditto. Witness Nabû-duru-uṣur, eunuch. Witness [D]unqi-Issar. [Witness ...]aya (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 153 — Purchase of a House and People (687-IV)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01440; ADD 0454. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), [...th] day, eponym year of [Sennacherib], king of Assyria. SAA 06 153; SAAo P335395.

Obverse

Seal of Šulmu-ahhe, owner of the house and people being sold. (Blank seal space) A built hou[se ...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Haldi-[...]. Witness Nabû-zer[u-...]. Month Tammuz (IV), [...th] day, eponym year of [Sennacherib], king of Assyria.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 154 — Purchase of Three Storehouses in Central Nineveh (687-V-22)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00405; ADD 0335. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 22nd day, eponym year of Sennacherib, ki[ng of Assyria]. SAA 06 154; SAAo P335279.

Obverse

[Seal of Dayyan-Kurbail], owner of the house being sold. (stamp seal impression) Three storehouses including a courtyard and a door, in Nineveh, adjoining (the houses of) Naharau, Nabû'a and Kummayu —

Bottom Edge

Dili[l-Issar] has contracted and bought them from Dayyan-Kurbail for 30 shekels of silver.

Reverse

The money is paid completely. That house is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsu[it], or litigation is voi[d]. Whoever breaks the contract shall pay 10 minas of silver. Witness Urda-[..., ti]ller. Witness Ṭab-š[ar-...]. (Break)

Edge

Witness Lu-šakin. Witness Šamaš-[...]. Witness Nabû-ahu-iddina. Witness Šumma-ilani. Month Ab (V), 22nd day, eponym year of Sennacherib, ki[ng of Assyria].

Edge, Column ii

(Aramaic caption:) Dayyan-Kurba'i[l].

SAA 06 155 — A Fragmentary Real Estate Sale (687-VII-15)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0032; ADD 0456. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 15th day, [eponym year of Sennacherib], king of [Assyria]. SAA 06 155; SAAo P335397.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [...... adjoining the road that] le[ads from ... to .......] from [......]; an estate [of x hectares of land ......] adjoining the vil[lage of ......] adjoining the villa[ge of ......] Babu-[......], [his] 3 daughters [and ..., a total of x persons] — [...] has contracted [and bought] (said property) for 100 [minas of copper] from [...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness [......] Witness Mar-[......] Witness Remanni-[......] Witness Itta[......] Witness Marṣiš-a[dallal, ...] Witness Ubru-[......]. Witness Ubru-Nabû, [...]. Month Tishri (VII), 15th day, [eponym year of Sennacherib], king of [Assyria].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 156 — Pre-payment for a Slave (687-VII-18)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0364; ADD 0100. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 18th day, eponym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria. SAA 06 156; SAAo P335051.

Obverse

One mina 30 shekels of silver belonging to Mannu-ki-Arbail, at the disposal of Urda-Yardâ. He shall bring Munnabidu within 5 days. If he does not give (him), Urda-Yardâ shall pay it back in full.

Reverse

Riba-Adad is the guarantor. Witness Na'di-ilu. Witness Bi'šu. Witness La-tubašanni-ilu. Witness Abi-ul-idi. Month Tishri (VII), 18th day, eponym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria.

Edge

Witness Sipranu.

SAA 06 157 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Loans Copper (687-VII-20)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00413; ADD 0043. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 20th day, eponym year of Sennache[rib]. SAA 06 157; SAAo P334995.

Obverse

31 minas of copper, capital, belonging to Ištar of Arbela — Šep-Adad has tak[en] it as a loan from Mannu-ki-[Arbail]. He shall pay on the 1st of [...]. If he does n[ot pay], it will increase by a thi[rd].

Reverse

Witness Ṭab-šar-[...]. Witness Abi-larim. Witness Ya-dadu. Witness Balṭayu. Witness Quya. Witness Za[...].

Right Edge

Witness Nabû-ahhe-riba. Month Tishri (VII), 20th day, eponym year of Sennache[rib].

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 158 — A Futures Contract in Wine (687-IX-3)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00423; ADD 0125. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Kislev (IX), 3rd day, [eponym year of] Sennacherib. SAA 06 158; SAAo P335076.

Obverse

Q[urb]u-abu'a shall repay [x shekels of silver] of Carchemish to Bel-ahhe with 9 homers of wine, by the seah of 9 'litres,' in Bit-Zamani. [I]f he does not, he shall pay according to the market price [of] Nineveh.

Reverse

Witness Ribaya. Witness Batiti, architect. Witness Šep-Aššur. Witness Ubbuku. Witness Mannu-ki-Ninua. Witness Nabû-bel-ilani. Month Kislev (IX), 3rd day, [eponym year of] Sennacherib.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 159 — Sale of a Building Plot Near Arbela (687)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0185; ADD 0353. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [..., ...th] day, eponym year of Se[nnacherib]. SAA 06 159; SAAo P335297.

Obverse

Instead of his seal [he impressed his] fingern[ail]. (fingernail impressions) Fingernail of Nabû-šezibanni, [...]. A vacant lot behind the city of Arbela, adjoining the field of Ṭukî and [the fiel]d of Nabû-[...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness [......]. Witness Sin-abu-uṣur, scri[be], keeper of the tablet. Month [..., ...th] day, eponym year of Se[nnacherib].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 160 — Ribate Buys an Estate of Three Hectares (687-X-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0342; ADD 0624. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tebet (X), 7day, eponym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria. SAA 06 160; SAAo P335540.

Obverse

Seal of Mannu-lus[a]me, seal of Adad-naṣir, seal of Ṭabussu, owners of the land being sold. (blank seal space) An estate of 3 hectares, (with) a big well; an estate of 4 decares with a spring between the ditches, adjoining a ditch, (the field of) Ahu-damqu, the field of Kanunayu, Ilu-kabar, a ditch, and the fields of Ahu-uqur and Sasî — Ribate has contracted and shall enjoy the land for y[ears] for 25 shekels of silver. He shall cultiv[ate and reap it for x fallow and x crop years].

Reverse

The term is fixe[d. They shall place the silver] upon the corn heap, and shall redeem (their land). Witness Šumma-[ilu, priest]. Witness Gula-šumu-[lešir]. Witness Marduk-ibni. Witness Ahu-lâmašši. Witness Mamu-iqbi. Witness Babilayu. Ahu-iddina. Witness Kanunayu. Ubru-Issar. Witness Muqallî. Witness Nuhšaya. Ezbu. Witness Nabû-šakin-šulmi. Witness Dinanu. Witness Nabû-bani-apli, scribe. Month Tebet (X), 7day, eponym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 161 — Ribate Adds to his Land (686-X-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0209; ADD 0374. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tebet (X), 7th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief. SAA 06 161; SAAo P335318.

Obverse

Seal of Mannu-lis[ame], seal of Adad-naṣir, seal of Ṭabussu, seal of Adad-iqbi, owners of the land being s[old]. (fingernail and stamp seal impressions) An estate of 1 hectare 3 decares of land between ditches, adjoining the fields of Kanunayu, Muqallî, Nuhšaya, and Mušezib-[...] — Ribate has contracted, purchased, and b[ought] the field from the[se] men for 4 shekels of sil[ver].

Bottom Edge

The money is pa[id] completely. That field is purchased and acq[uired]. Any revocation, lawsuit or li[tigation] is void.

Reverse

Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether [these] men or their sons, brothers or relatives, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Ribat[e], his sons and grandsons, shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Marduk-ibni. Ahu-iddina. Witness Šumma-ilu, priest. Witness Ahu-lâmašši. Nergal-ašared. Witness Mamu-iqbi. Witness Kanunayu. Ilu-kabar. Witness Šamaš-remanni. Ubru-Issar. Witness Muqallî. Nuhšaya. Witness Nabû-bani-apli, scribe.

Right Edge

Month Tebet (X), 7th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 162 — (no title) (686-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0900; ADD 0535. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Nisan (I), [...th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni], 20th year [of Sennacherib]. SAA 06 162; SAAo P335469.

Obverse

Seal of [NN], ...[...], [seal of NN], [seal of NN], [seal of NN], (Break)

Reverse

Witness [......]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. Witness Nabû-[..., scribe]. Month Nisan (I), [...th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni], 20th year [of Sennacherib].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 163 — Purchase of an Estate in Šibaniba (686-II-15)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-07-27, 0025; ADD 0453. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 15th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief. SAA 06 163; SAAo P335394.

Obverse

[Seal of A]hu-duri, [owner of the land], house, and people being sold. (stamp seal impressions) [An estate of x hectares of la]nd, a house, a threshing floor, [..., irri]gated [land] in Šibaniba; [...] Milki-su[ri], his wife [NN, ...]; [B]alṭaya [..., his wife] Ninui[tu, ...]; Adad-er[iba, his] wi[fe ...]ša-liphur, [...] (Break)

Reverse

[Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigat]ion is void. [Whoever in the future, at any t]ime, breaks the contract, shall pay [x min]as of silver and 4 min[as of gold to Ištar residing in] Nineveh, (and) shall redeem [the field, the people and the ho]use. [Witness NN], chariot dr[iver]. [Witness ...]-uṣur, scribe. [Witness ...] son of Bel-isse'a. [Witness Šulmu]-beli-lašme, cha[riot driver]. [Witness Na]bû-remanni, goldsmith of [...]. [Witness] Nabû'a, head porter. [Witness] Usi', cohort commander. [Wit]ness Nabû-eriba, scribe. [Wit]ness Arbailayu, chief weaver. [Wit]ness Nabû-ka''in-aplu, scribe. Month Iyyar (II), 15th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 164 — (no title) (686-III-9)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01576 + Rm 0163; ADD 0612. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief. Month Sivan (III), 9th day. SAA 06 164; SAAo P335529.

Obverse

[Seal of Mard]û, village manager. (Seal impressions) (Break) That [... is acquired, p]aid and tak[en over. Any revocation], lawsu[it or litigation is vo]id. Whoever [in the future] comes forwa[rd and breaks the contract], shall return the money he has received tenfold to its owner.

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

Witness Mannu-ki-Issar-le'i, cohort commander of the queen. Witness Banunu, cohort commander ditto. Witness Ululayu, royal bodyguard. [Witness] Nurtî, chief scout of Calah. [Witness] Urda-Issar, goldsmith. [Witness] Inurta-raši. Witness [NN]. Witness Nabû-šarru-uṣur, 'third man' of the queen. Witness Nabû'a, horse trainer of the ša-šēpi guard. Witness Nabû'a. Witness Kusisî. Eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief. Month Sivan (III), 9th day.

Right Edge

Witness Nabû-zeru-iddina, keeper of [the tablet].

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 165 — (no title)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0391; ADD 0594. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 165; SAAo P335515.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [He shall pl]ace [x minas of silver and] two minas of gold [in the lap of Iš]tar of Nineveh, and shall return [the money ten]fold [to] its [owners. He shall co]ntest [in his lawsuit] and not succeed.

[5 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[Witness NN], cohort commander of the queen. [Witness Na]bû-na'id, ditto. [Witness Ba]nunu, [ditto]. [Witness Mann]u-ki-Issar-le'i. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 166 — Fragmentary Sale of Slaves (686-IV-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00308; ADD 0285. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), 1st day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief. SAA 06 166; SAAo P335230.

Obverse

Seal of Sar-uarri, owner of the people being sold. (blank seal space) seal of Mar-samsi, deputy, seal of Se'-..., major-domo, seal of Se'-hati, city overseer, seal of Nahira[nu, chari]ot driver, (Break)

Reverse

[He shall contest in his lawsuit and] not succeed. Witness Zizî, merchant. Witness Paruṭṭu. Witness Iqbi-ilu. Witness Sin-naṣir. Witness Abdi-Azuzi. Witness Kakkussu. Witness Urda-Šamaš. Witness Šamaš-eriba. Witness Na'di-ilu. Wi[tness] Marduk-eriba. Witness Sin-naṣir, herald. Month Tammuz (IV), 1st day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni, commander-in-chief.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 167 — Note of Silver Owed to Bel-lamur (686-VIII-20)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1879-07-08, 0189; ADD 0009. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), 20th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni. SAA 06 167; SAAo P334961.

Obverse

1 1/2 minas of silver by the mina of the king belonging to Bel-lamur, at the disposal of Sukkaya. He shall pay in Tebet (X). If he does not, the silver shall increase by a fourth.

Bottom Edge

Witness Azî. Witness Bel-Harran-duri.

Reverse

Witness Nergal-ibni. Witness Šulmu-beli-lašme. Witness Nušku-ila'i. Witness Nabû-eriba. Witness Nabû-bel-šumati, porter. Month Marchesvan (VIII), 20th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 168 — (no title) (686)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01864; ADD 0482. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [..., xth day, eponym year of Bel-em]uranni, [commander]-in-chief. SAA 06 168; SAAo P335421.

Obverse

[Seal of] Adda-nagi, [owner of the ...] being sold. (stamp seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

Month [..., xth day, eponym year of Bel-em]uranni, [commander]-in-chief.

[3 lines of the Reverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 169 — Purchase of 30 Hectares of Land, People, and Fowl (686)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0095; ADD 0443. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ...], 12th day, [eponym year of Bel-e]muranni, commander-in-chief. SAA 06 169; SAAo P335384.

Obverse

Seal of Gadi-il, owner of the land, people, and fowl being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) An estate of 30 hectares of land adjoining the king's road leading [from] Maliyati [to] Kannu', [the w]adi running from Adian to the vill[age] of [...]ha, and the road leading from the village of the god to Kannu', all the way to the river, i[n ...]; [a vac]an[t l]ot in the city [of ...]; Tarhundapî [..., his] son [NN, his] wife [...] (Break)

Reverse

[The money] is paid [comp]letely. Th[at land, peo]ple, and fowl [are purchased and acquired. Any revo]cation, [law]suit or liti[gation is void]. [Whoever in the fu]ture, at any time, bre[aks the contract, shall return the money] tenfold to [its] own[ers]. He shall contest [in] his [law]suit and [not succeed]. [Witness ...]î, son of [...]. (Break) [Witness ...]-aṣbat, porter. [Month ...], 12th day, [eponym year of Bel-e]muranni, commander-in-chief.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 170 — Note of Copper Owed to Kur-ila’i (685-II-16)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0182; ADD 1190. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 16th day, eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni. SAA 06 170; SAAo P335970.

Obverse

40 minas of copper belonging to Kur-ila'i, at the disposal of Qibit-Issar. It will increase by a third. Month Iyyar (II), 16th day, eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni.

Reverse

Witness Abi-ul-idi. Witness Dadi-bunu. Witness Sinâ. Witness Tabalayu.

SAA 06 171 — Envelope of the Preceding Text (685-II-16)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0183; ADD 1191. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 16th day, eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni. SAA 06 171; SAAo P335971.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) will increase by a third. Month Iyyar (II), 16th day, eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni.

Reverse

Witness Abi-ul-idi. Witness Dadi-bunu. (cylinder seal impression) [Witne]ss Sinâ. [Witness] Tabalayu. [Witness] Nabû-remanni.

SAA 06 172 — Purchase of Slaves (685-VII-26)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0053; ADD 0274. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 25th day, eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni of Que. SAA 06 172; SAAo P335221.

Obverse

Seal of Tirî, prefect of the Harranians, owner of the people being sold. (cylinder and stamp seal impressions) [NN], his wife [...]-Nanaya, [......, a total of] 6 people (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]-apli, scribe. Month Tishri (VII), 25th day, eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni of Que.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Right Edge

1 shekel of silver for his fingernail.

SAA 06 173 — Purchase of an Estate (685-VIII)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01430; ADD 0430. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Mar[chesvan (VIII), ...th day, epony]m year of Aššur-da''i[nan]ni. SAA 06 173; SAAo P335373.

Obverse

Seal of Nabû-eṭir-napšati, son of Ibniya, scribe, owner of the field and people being sold. (space for seal impressions) An estate of 20 hectares of land, an irrigated field, a vegetable garden belonging to Zarî son of Nabû-dammiq, his wife, 1 daughter [......] (Break)

Reverse

Witness A[...]. Witness Nabû-[...]. Witness La[...], Month Mar[chesvan (VIII), ...th day, epony]m year of Aššur-da''i[nan]ni. Witness Nabû-[eṭ]ir-napšati, scribe, keeper of the tablet.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 174 — Purchase of a Slave (685-XII-20)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0139 + 1904-10-09, 0238 + 1904-10-09, 0393 + 1904-10-09, 0401 + 1904-10-09, 0404; ADD 1170+. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Adar (XII), 20th day, ep[onym year of Aššur-da''i]nanni, [governor of Que]. SAA 06 174; SAAo P335952.

Obverse

Seal of Mutaqqin-ilu, owner of the man. (cylinder seal impression) Ša-Ištar-dubbu, his servant — Ubru-[...] has contracted, purchased, and bought him from Mutaqqin-ilu for 20 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void.

Reverse

(Guaranteed against) seizures for 100 days (and against) fraud forever. Whoever transgresses [shall return] the money tenfold to its owners. He shall litigate in his lawsuit and not suc[ceed]. [Witness ...]bisî. [Witness] Nuhšaya, cohort commander of the chi[ef eu]nuch. [Witness] Sin-abu-uṣur, porter. Witness Kulu'-Issar. Witness Tardiya. Witness Issar-šumu-lešir. [Witness] Nabû-uballiṭ.

Right Edge

Wi[tness] Nabû-eriba, scribe. In the 21st year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria.

Edge

Month Adar (XII), 20th day, ep[onym year of Aššur-da''i]nanni, [governor of Que]. 3 minas [of copper for] his [finger]nail.

SAA 06 175 — Mušallim-ilu Loans Silver (685)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00395; ADD 0036. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [...], 8th [day], eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni. SAA 06 175; SAAo P334988.

Obverse

[Seal of] Yadi-il. 4 minas of [silver, capi]tal belonging to Mušallim-ilu. (space for stamp seal impressions) (Rest destroyed)

Reverse

(Beginning destroyed) Month [...], 8th [day], eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni.

SAA 06 176 — Mušallim-ilu Buys Two Estates

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0031; ADD 0376. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 176; SAAo P335320.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (blank seal space) An estate of 5 hectares of lan[d ...], adjoining [......], the big wadi [...], and the road leading [to] the town [...]hute; [an estate of x ...] of land adjoining the houses of Zabayu and Kidinnu; these are the adjoining (houses) of the house — Mušallim-ilu has contracted and (bought said property) [fo]r 20 minas of copper [by] the mina of the mountain.

Reverse

The money is paid completely. That house (and) land are purchased and acquired. Whoever in the future, at any time, transgresses, whether Zabayu or his sons, shall [place] one mina of silver and two minas of gold in the lap of [Išta]r residing in Arbela, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall conte[st] in his lawsuit and not succeed. [The judge shall not h]eed his ca[se]. (Break)

Edge

The corn tax is 1/10 and [the straw tax 1/4].

SAA 06 177 — Purchase of Slaves (684-II-8)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0167; ADD 0230. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 8th day, eponym year of Manzarnê, governor of Kullania, year 22 of Sennacherib, king of Assyria. SAA 06 177; SAAo P335177.

Obverse

Seal of Nabû-eriba, owner of the people being sold. (cylinder seal impression) Kandalanu, his 3 sons, wife and two daughters, his brother and his two sons — Ululayu has contracted and bought them from Nabû-eriba for 6 minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. Whoever in the future, at any time, breaks the contract, whether Nabû-eriba or the governor or the deputy (governor), and seeks a lawsuit or litig[ation], shall pay 12 minas of silver.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-le'ani, 'third man.' Witness Šulmu-beli-lamur, ditto. Witness Nuranu, cohort commander. Witness Mannu-ki-Issar-le'i, ditto. Witness Nuhšaya, porter. Witness Dadi-ibni, 'third man.' Witness Aplu-šezibanni, chariot fighter. Witness Kusisî. Witness Nurtî. Witness Risaya. Witness Tatî, scribe, keeper of the tablet. Witness Nergal-ili. Witness Humamati. Witness Nabû-ašared, scribe. Witness Aššur-abu-uṣur, scribe. Month Iyyar (II), 8th day, eponym year of Manzarnê, governor of Kullania, year 22 of Sennacherib, king of Assyria.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 178 — Sailu Pays Off His Debts to Šamaš-ila'i (683-III-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0475; ADD 0155. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Sivan (III), 7th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. SAA 06 178; SAAo P335106.

Obverse

4 minas of silver, debts (owed) to Šamaš-ilayu by Sa'ilu — Sa'ilu has paid them in full to Šamaš-ila'i. They are mutually paid off. Neither shall litigate against the other.

Reverse

Month Sivan (III), 7th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. Witness Sa'eru. Witness Dadî.

Right Edge

Witness Remut-Babu.

SAA 06 179 — Purchase of Slaves (683?-IV)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-07-27, 0141; ADD 0300. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), [...th day], eponym year of Mannu-[ki-Adad]. SAA 06 179; SAAo P335245.

Obverse

Seal of [NN], owner of the people [being sold]. (stamp seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

[shall pla]ce [...... in the lap of ...... and shall return] the mone[y tenfold to its owners]. He shall con[test in] his [lawsu]it [and not succeed]. [Witne]ss Silim-[...]. [Witness] Hand[î, ...]. [Witness] Se'-na[...]. [Witne]ss Hu[...]. [Witness] Ya-ah[he]. [Witness] Nabû-ahu-[iddina, ...]. [Witness] Milki-r[amu]. Month Tammuz (IV), [...th day], eponym year of Mannu-[ki-Adad].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 180 — Note of Silver Owed by Mannu-ki-Ninua (683-VI-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0393; ADD 0089. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Elul (VI), 25th day, year 22 of Sennacherib, king of the world. SAA 06 180; SAAo P335041.

Obverse

1/2 mina of silver by the (mina) of the king belonging to Šamaš-daru, at the disposal of Mannu-aki-Ninua. [His] house is pl[aced as a pledge]. There is no [...]. (Break) [I]f he does n[ot pay] the silver, [......].

Bottom Edge

The day that he pays back the silver in full, he shall enter his house.

Reverse

Month Elul (VI), 25th day, year 22 of Sennacherib, king of the world. Witness Issar-tariba. Witness Urda-Issar. Witness Illû. Witness Ṣil-Bel.

Right Edge

Witness Silim-Se'. Witness Mušallim-Marduk, scribe.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 181 — A Wine Loan (683-X-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00361B; ADD 0123. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. SAA 06 181; SAAo P335074.

Obverse

Seal of Part[ama]. Two homers 5 seahs of wi[ne] belonging to Mannu-ki-N[inua], (cylinder seal impression) at the disposal of Partama. He shall give the wine back in Iyyar (II) in Nineveh. If he does not, he shall pay (in) silver according to the market price of Nineveh.

Reverse

Month Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. Witness Sananu. Witness Šamaš-naṣir. Witness Nabû-taklak. Witness Nabû-n[ashir]. Witness Edu-šallim. [Witness] Remu[t-ili]. Witness Šamaš-[taklak. Witness Zar-Issar].

SAA 06 182 — Envelope of the Preceding Text (683-X-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00361A; ADD 0122. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month Tebet] (X), 25th [day, eponym year of Man]nu-ki-Adad. SAA 06 182; SAAo P335073.

Obverse

Two homers 5 seahs of wine belonging to Mannu-ki-Ninua (are) at the disposal of Partama. He shall give the wine back [in] Iyyar (II) [in] Nineveh. [If] he does not, he shall pay (in) [silver according to the mark]et price of Nineveh.

Reverse

[Month Tebet] (X), 25th [day, eponym year of Man]nu-ki-Adad. [Witness] Sananu. Witness Šamaš-naṣir. Witness Nabû-nashir. Witness Remut-ili. Witness Edu-šallim. Witness Šamaš-taklak. Witness Zar-Issar.

Right Edge

Witness Nabû-taklak.

SAA 06 183 — Sin-remanni Loans Two Minas of Silver (683)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00394; ADD 0047. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ..., ...]th [day], eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. SAA 06 183; SAAo P334999.

Obverse

Two minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish, belonging to Sin-remanni, at the disposal of Mannu-ki-Issaran, [ma]jor-domo of the viziers. [...] minas [...] (Break)

Reverse

[Month ..., ...]th [day], eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. Witness Šarru, singer.

SAA 06 184 — Note of Copper Owed to Sin-remanni

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0314; ADD 0108. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month [..., ...th day, eponym year of NN]. SAA 06 184; SAAo P335059.

Obverse

One talent and 3 min[as of copper], first fruits of [Ištar of Arbela], belonging to Sin-[remanni], at the disposal of Gab[...]. Witness Bel-Harran-[...]. Witness Ban[î ...]. Witness Ša[maš-...].

Reverse

Witness Bisi[...]. Witness Šep-[...], Month [..., ...th day, eponym year of NN]. Witness Marduk-[..., scribe].

SAA 06 185 — Sin-remanni Buys Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0131; ADD 0506. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 185; SAAo P335444.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [The money is pa]id [completely. Those people are purchased and acqu]ired. [Any revocation, lawsuit, or liti]gation is [void. [Whoever] in the future, [in distant days, com]es forward, [whether PN] the deputy, [or his sons or] his grandsons [or t]he governor of Arrapha,

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[whoever c]omes forward and institutes a lawsuit [or litigation] against Sin-remanni, [his sons (or) grand]sons, saying: "[The money] is not paid completely, that [property] is not sold," shall place [x] minas of silver in the lap of Ištar [of] Nineveh, and shall place 2 minas of pure gold in the lap of Ninurta. Witness Šarru-emuranni, royal bodyguard. Witness Šulmu-beli-lašme, 'third man'. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 186 — An Officer of the Crown Prince Acquires a Vineyard (683)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-07-27, 0026; ADD 0463. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ...], 7th day, eponym year of [Mannu-ki]-Adad. SAA 06 186; SAAo P335403.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (stamp seal impressions) [...] a vineyard [in ......] adjoi[ning ...] and [...] — Giru[...], information officer [o]f Nergal-šumu-ibni, has contracted and [acquired] it [f]or a tale[nt of copper].

[2 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

He shall enjoy as a pledge 8 homers of wi[ne ...]. [Whoever in the fu]ture comes [and pays the copper shall red]eem the [vine]yard. [Witness NN, from] the village of Milki-[...]. [Witness Ša-la]-mašê. [Witness NN]...ayu. [Witness ...]ayu, who paid the talent [of copper]. [Witness Di]lil-Issar. [Month ...], 7th day, eponym year of [Mannu-ki]-Adad.

Edge

[Witness] Nabû-[...]. [Witness] Ad[ad-...].

SAA 06 187 — Purchase of a House and Gardens (682-II-24)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0162; ADD 0437. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month] Iyyar (II), 24[th] day, [eponym ye]ar of Nabû-šarru-u[ṣur]. SAA 06 187; SAAo P335380.

Obverse

[Se]al of Habi, [owner of] the house, field, orch[ard and] [veget]able gard[en being sold]. (stamp seal impressions) [A bu]ilt house with [its doors] (Break)

Reverse

He shall con[test in his lawsuit and not succeed]. [Witness ...]la. Witness [NN]. [Witness ...]ayu. Witness Ma[r...]. [Witness ...-aš]ared. Witness Šamšiya. [Witness ...]-ibni. Witness [Il-m]adi.

Right Edge

[Month] Iyyar (II), 24[th] day, [eponym ye]ar of Nabû-šarru-u[ṣur].

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 188 — Purchase of a Vineyard (682-II-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0180; ADD 0363. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur of Marqasa. SAA 06 188; SAAo P335307.

Obverse

Seal of Quwayu son of K[ubabu-...] from Tarqana, owner of the vine[yard being sold]. (cylinder seal impression) [A vine]yard [... in the cit]y of Turs[ana ..., adjoining the viney]ards of [NN] and [NN] (Break)

Reverse

Wi[tness .... Witness] Tarditu-ah[he]. Witness [NN, cha]riot driver. Witness Aššur-šarru-u[ṣur]. Witness [...]-eriba. Witness Ullu, porter. Witness Qibit-Aššur. Witness Ilu-mutaqqin. Month Iyyar (II), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur of Marqasa. It is a vineyard providing regular offerings to Aššur and Mullissu. Witness Riba-ahhe, legate of Kar-Šamaš. Witness Aplaya son of Mušallim-Aššur, ditto. Witness Mannu-ka-ahhe, mayor of Tursana.

Edge

The water outsi[de the vineyard ......].

SAA 06 189 — Nabu-remanni Loans 5 Shekels of Silver (682-VII-5)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00339; ADD 0021. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 5th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur. SAA 06 189; SAAo P334973.

Obverse

Five shekels of sil[ver] belonging to Nabû-remanni, at the disposal of Nadinu. It will increase by a fourth; he shall pay in Kislev (IX).

Bottom Edge

Month Tishri (VII), 5th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-taqqinanni. Witness Qiti-muti. Witness Kanunayu. Witness Harmaku.

SAA 06 190 — Cloth for the King’s Napkin (682-V-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00379; ADD 0679. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 7th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-[uṣur], governor of Marqa[si]. SAA 06 190; SAAo P335561.

Obverse

A parcel of 4 [...] and 4 pieces of cut cloth, fine wor[k], belonging to the god [...], at the disposal of Urdâ, chief weav[er]. He shall quickly pay 125 minas of copper. Witness Nabû'a, [...]. Witness Andiayu.

Reverse

Witness Aššur-šumu-uṣur. Witness Bahian[u]. Witness Nabû-ahu-[...]. Witness Takli[...]. Month Ab (V), 7th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-[uṣur], governor of Marqa[si].

Edge

A napkin (to be placed) over the (king's) shoulders.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 191 — Sale of a Garden (682)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00445; ADD 0370. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ...], 11th day, [eponym year of Adad-šar]ru-uṣur, governor of Marqasi. SAA 06 191; SAAo P335314.

Obverse

Seal of Qurdi-Issar-lamur, seal of Na'id-Aššur, [in a]ll 2 men, owners of the garden being sold. (cylinder seal impression) (Break)

Reverse

[Witness NN], servant of the gove[rnor]. [Month ...], 11th day, [eponym year of Adad-šar]ru-uṣur, governor of Marqasi. The corn taxes [of] that garden shall not be exacted, he shall not do the labour service with his town.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 192 — A Broken Slave Sale (682)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0147; ADD 0276. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month ..., ...th day], eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, [governor] of Marqasa. SAA 06 192; SAAo P335223.

Obverse

Seal of Sip[ranu], owner of the people [being sold]. (two circular stamp seals) Ahu'a [......] (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]-Issar, chariot driver. [Witness Aššur-il]a'i, 'third man.' Witness Bel-isse'a, intelligence officer. Witness Sin-belu-uṣur, cohort commander. Witness Hinnumu, (of the) royal corps. Witness Šumaya, royal corps. Witness Remuttu, royal corps. Witness Ahunî, royal corps. Witness Palhu-šezib, merchant.

Edge

[Month ..., ...th day], eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, [governor] of Marqasa.

SAA 06 193 — Purchase of Slaves (681-II-12)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00354; ADD 0277. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; [Month Iyy]ar (II), 12th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahhe-[ereš, gover]nor of Sam'[al]. SAA 06 193; SAAo P335224.

Obverse

Seal of Nabû-eriba, [...], servant of the gover[nor], owner of the people being so[ld]. (stamp seal impressions) [NN], his wife, a total of 2; [NN], his wife, a total of 2; [NN], his 2 sons [...]; [NN], her son, a total of [2]; [......] the city of [...] (Break)

Reverse

[......] shall re[turn the money tenfold to] its [owne]rs. [Witness] Nergal-ibni, 'third [man].' [Witness] Mannu-ki-ahhe, [...]. [Witness] Ṭabî, cons[cript]. [Witness] Bel-ahu-iddina, trainer of re[serve] horses. Witness Urda-Gula, deputy of the chief physician. [Witness] Nabû-šumu-[...], scribe, kee[per of the document]. [Month Iyy]ar (II), 12th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahhe-[ereš, gover]nor of Sam'[al].

Edge

[......]... of the land of [...].

SAA 06 194 — Purchase of Land (681-II-13)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, BM 128026 + BM 128146; Iraq 32 06. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 13th day, eponym year of [Nabû-ahu-ereš] of Sam'al. SAA 06 194; SAAo P336192.

Obverse

[Seal of NN], (stamp seal impressions) [...] of [NN, owner of the land being sold]. An estate of 8 he[ctares of land], by the seah of 8 'litres,' in cultivation, [ad]joining (the estates of) Guda'u, Daniati-il, Qarahâ, (and) the [... of] Šamaš-banû'a (Break)

Reverse

[He shall pa]y [3 min]as of p[ur]e [go]ld, and shall return the money threefold to its owners. Witness Nur-Adad. Witness Guda'u. Witness Daniati-il. Witness Mušezib-[...]. Witness [NN]. Witness [NN]. Witness Hu[m...]. Witness [NN]. Witness [NN].

Right Edge

Witness [NN]. Witness [NN].

Edge

[Witness] Nabû-ra'im-ketti, [scribe]. Month Iyyar (II), 13th day, eponym year of [Nabû-ahu-ereš] of Sam'al. The town and the tell are exempt [...].

SAA 06 195 — Šamaš-ila’i, Chief [...], Buys 6 Slaves (681-V-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0218; ADD 0269. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Ab (V), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš. SAA 06 195; SAAo P335216.

Obverse

Seal of Lu-balaṭ, owner of the people being sold. (space for seal impressions) Nabû-šezib, his wife, [hi]s 4 son[s, a total] of 6 people, servants [of] Lu-balaṭ — [Šama]š-ila'i, chi[ef ......], has contr[acted and bought them from Lu]-balaṭ (Break)

Reverse

[Witness NN], archit[ect]. [Witness ...]anni. [Witness ...]ib, sheikh. [Wit]ness Mardanu. Witness Natan. [Witness] Balassu. Witness Bar-zaqê. [Wit]ness Ilu-le'i, scribe, keeper of the document. Month Ab (V), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš. Witness Ramman-dalâ, from Šazabinâ. Witness Ahu-lamur, son of Aššur-abu-uṣur.

SAA 06 196 — Purchase of Slaves (681-VIII-14)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0345; ADD 0279. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), 14th day, [epon]ym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš, governor of Sam'al. SAA 06 196; SAAo P335226.

Obverse

Seal of Bel-Harran-k[uṣur]ani, owner of the people being sold. (two stamp seal impressions) [At]ar-šumki, his servant, [......] — [...]ni [has contracted] and bought them [from Be]l-Harran-[ku]ṣurani [fo]r 30 [minas of silver, by the mina of Carchemi]sh. (Break)

Reverse

He shall contest [in his law]suit and not succeed. [Witness] Kandalanu. Witness Radimu. Witness Haruṣâ. Witness Bel-Harran-duri, singer. Witness Il-gabbê. Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur. Month Marchesvan (VIII), 14th day, [epon]ym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš, governor of Sam'al.

Edge

(Aramaic caption: Deed of Atar-š[umki].)

SAA 06 197 — Tabni-Issar Buys a Maid (681-II-5)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0701 + 1883-01-18, 0380; ADD 0213. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 5th day, the year after the eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, governor of Marqasa. SAA 06 197; SAAo P335160.

Obverse

Seal of Dari-abu'a, owner of the woman being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) Nanâ-lurši, maid of Dari-abu'a — Tabni-Issar has contracted and [bou]ght her for 1 1/2 mi[nas of silver ...]. The mo[ney] is paid [comp]letely. Th[at] woman [is purchased and acq]uired. Whoever [lodges a complaint, whether Dar]i-ab[u'a or his sons, grandsons o]r [his brothers] o[r his nephews, and] seeks a lawsuit [against] Tabni-Issar, [his] son[s or grandsons], shall pay two minas of silver to redeem the woman.

Reverse

Witness Barr[uqu]. Witness Ag[ru]. Witness Nabû-[zaqip-enši]. Witness [NN]. Witness Kima[maya]. Witness Riha[ti]. Month Iyyar (II), 5th day, the year after the eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, governor of Marqasa.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 198 — Purchase of a Maid

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01608A; ADD 0228. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 198; SAAo P335175.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Any revocation, lawsuit, or litig]ation [is void]. [Whoever breaks the] contract shall place [x minas of silver (and) x mi]nas of gold in the lap of Adad residing in Anah. He shall return the money tenfold to its owners.

Reverse

Kuruku is the guarantor of the woman. Witness Išta-Šer. Witness Agru. Witness Barruqu. [Witness] Rihati. [Witness] Nabû-zaqip-enši. Witness [Kimam]aya.

SAA 06 199 — Purchase of Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00371; ADD 0273. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 199; SAAo P335220.

Obverse

Seal of R[emanni-...], owner of the people [being sold]. (Break)

Reverse

[He shall contest in his lawsuit and not] succeed. Witness Abilu, cohort commander. Witness Sa'iru, 'thir[d man].' Witness Bel-zeru-iddina, [...]. Witness Nabû-na'id, horse trai[ner ...]. Witness Ereš-ilu, 'third man' of the cro[wn prince]. Witness Nabû-nammir, [...]. Witness Nabû'a, servant of [...]. Witness Sin-mutaqqin, [...]. Witness Se'-barakka, [...]. Witness Il-immi, [...]. Witness Handî, [...].

Right Edge

Witness Mannu-ki-Adad, [...] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 200 — Purchase of a House

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01603; ADD 0337. Assigned to Sennacherib's reign (704–681 BC). SAA 06 200; SAAo P335281.

Obverse

Seal of Šamaš-abu'a son of Kaki from Maganuba, owner of the house being sold. (cylinder seal impression) [...] house, a barn [...] water ... dung heap adjoining the house of Bahianu and the house of Daniati-ilu, a vacant lot 30 (cubits) long [...] in the town Maganuba (Break)

Reverse

shall place [two minas of sil]ver and one mina of gold [in the lap of Mul]lissu, and shall tie [two] white [horses] to the feet of Aššur [residing in Ešarra]. [He shall con]test [in his lawsuit] and [not suc]ceed. [Witness NN], chariot fighter of the lady of the house of the crown prince. [Witness NN], son of [...]unu. [Witness NN], son of Mari'. [Witness NN, son of Ahu'a-eriba. [Witness NN, ...] of Hatayate. (Rest destroyed)

Chapter Ten. Mannu-ki-Arbail, Cohort Commander

SAA 06 201–220.

SAA 06 201 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a Vineyard (680-II-28)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0460; ADD 0360. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 28th day, eponym year of Dananu, in the reign of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria. SAA 06 201; SAAo P335304.

Obverse

[Seal of] Idraya, owner of the garden being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) A planted vineyard in the town of Urulli, adjoining a threshing floor, a grove, the road which goes to Kipšuna, one which leads to the ferry, and the garden of Adad-ibni — Mannu-ki-Arbail, the cohort commander, has contracted and bought it from Idraya for 31 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. That vineyard is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Idraya or his sons, grandsons, brothers or nephews, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Mannu-ki-Arbail, his sons and his grandsons, shall place 10 minas of refined silver (and) [5 mi]nas of pure gold in the lap of Ištar residing in Nineveh. He shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-ahu-iddina, priest. Witness Aplî. Witness Dusâ. Witness Šer-uari, coffer-master. Witness Sebetti-ila'i, servant of the crown prince. Witness Haldi-ila'i, gardener. Witness Aššur-šumu-lešir. Witness Yadanu. Witness Nabû-taqqinanni, scribe. Month Iyyar (II), 28th day, eponym year of Dananu, in the reign of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria. He can draw extra water for two days and two nights.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 202 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a Vineyard in Kipšuna (680-IV-18)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00332; ADD 0359. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), 18th day, eponym year of Dananu of Manṣuati. SAA 06 202; SAAo P335303.

Obverse

Seal of Balṭaya, scribe, owner of the vineyard being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) A vineyard in the city of Kipšuna adjoining the garden of Ahu-illika, the canal of ditto of Urbayu, and the foundation of a well — Mannu-ki-Arbail has contracted and bought it from Balṭaya [for] 4 minas of silver (by the mina) of Carchemish. The money [is pa]id completely. That vineyard [is purch]ased and acquired. Any revocation, [lawsuit], or litigation is void.

Reverse

[Whoever] in [the fut]ure, [at any t]ime, lodges a complaint [and breaks] the contract, shall pay 12 minas of silver [and x min]as of gold to Ištar [residing in] Nineveh, and shall return [the money] tenfold to its owners. He shall contest [in] his [lawsuit] and not succeed. Month Tammuz (IV), 18th day, eponym year of Dananu of Manṣuati. Witness Aššur-ila'i. Witness Nabû-eṭiranni. Witness Same'. Witness Usunâ. Witness Lapsarê. Witness Dayâ.

Right Edge

Witness Asinû.

Edge

The vineyard was purchased [in the reign of Esar]haddon, king of Assyria.

SAA 06 203 — Fragment of a Purchase of Slaves (680-II)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 07507; ADD 0299. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), eponym ye[ar of Dananu], in the reign of Es[arhaddon], king of As[syria]. SAA 06 203; SAAo P335244.

Obverse

Seal of [......], Seal of Ubru-[...], Seal of Han[...], [Seal of] Danqu-d[ibbi-šarri], [gentlem]en, owners of the people [being sold]. (seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

Witness Sam[e', ...]. Month Iyyar (II), eponym ye[ar of Dananu], in the reign of Es[arhaddon], king of As[syria].

SAA 06 204 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a Garden in Nineveh (679-VII-13)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00341; ADD 0364. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 13th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. SAA 06 204; SAAo P335308.

Obverse

Seal of Bibî, chariot fighter, owner of the garden being sold. (cylinder seal impression) A vegetable garden in Nineveh facing the old bridge, and adjoining the garden of Nabû-kenu-dugul the chariot fighter, the garden of Nergal, the king's road, and the river — Mannu-ki-Arbail has contracted and bou[ght it for x mi]nas of sil[ver] (Break)

Reverse

[He shall contest] in [his lawsuit and not succeed]. Witness Nabû-[......]. Witness Aššur-šumu-ka[''in, ...]. Witness Qurdi-Issar, [cohort commander]. Witness Ginniya, [...]. Witness Danî, [...]. Witness Adad-nadin-šumi, cohort commander. Witness Ubru-Harran, Cimmerian ditto. Witness Ahi-ila'i, ša šepi guard. Witness Šulmu-beli-lašme, cook. Witness Remanni-Illil, confectioner. Witness Ubru-Sebetti, merchant.

Right Edge

Month Tishri (VII), 13th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu.

SAA 06 205 — (no title)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0457; ADD 0588. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 205; SAAo P335510.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [He shall contest in his lawsuit and] not succeed. (Break)

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[Witness ...]dia, ša šēpi guard. [Witness ...]ta', 'third man.' [Witness Šulmu-beli]-lašme, cook. [Witness NN], deputy. [Witness Remanni-Illil], confectioner. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 206 — Note of a Mule Owed to Mannu-ki-Arbail (679-XI-15)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0010; ADD 0150. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 15th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. SAA 06 206; SAAo P335101.

Obverse

A good mule belonging to Mannu-ki-Arbail, at the disposal of Pilaqqi-lipirê. Urdâ is the guarantor. He shall give it back in Iyyar (III). (6) [If he does n]ot, he shall pay 30 minas of silver to the king.

Reverse

Month Shebat (XI), 15th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. Witness Arzezu, cohort commander. Witness Mamî, ditto. [Witness] Habasti, head porter. [Witness K]ubabu-ila'i.

Right Edge

[Witness] Abilurê. Witness Aššur-ila'i.

SAA 06 207 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Purchases Land (678-II-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1905-04-09, 0043; ADD 1240. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 21st day, eponym year of [Nergal-šarru-uṣur], chief [cupbearer]. SAA 06 207; SAAo P336003.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Mannu-ki-Arbail has purchased and acquired it from S]il[u] for [......]. [The mo]ney is p[aid] completely. That [fi]eld is purch[ased and acq]uired. Any revocation, la[wsuit, or liti]gation is voi[d].

Bottom Edge

[Who]ever in the fu[tu]re, whether Silu or his sons, seeks a lawsuit or li[tigation] against Mannu-ki-A[rbail, shall place] 10 minas of [pure] sil[ver] in the lap of [DN]. He shall lit[igate] in his lawsuit [and not succeed].

Reverse

Witness Si[...]. Witness [NN]. (Break)

Edge

Month Iyyar (II), 21st day, eponym year of [Nergal-šarru-uṣur], chief [cupbearer].

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 208 — Note of Silver Owed to Mannu-ki-Arbail (678-VI-6)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0173; ADD 0018. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Elul (VI), 3rd day, eponym year of Ne[rgal-šarru-uṣur]. SAA 06 208; SAAo P334970.

Obverse

12 1/2 minas 5 shekels of sil[ver] belonging to Mannu-ki-[Arbail], (are) at the disposal of Ṣilli-Bel [...]. (blank seal space) He shall pay the silver in Tishri (VII). [I]f he does not p[ay], the silver shall bear interest.

Bottom Edge

Month Elul (VI), 3rd day, eponym year of Ne[rgal-šarru-uṣur].

Reverse

Witness Inurta-belu-[...]. Witness Mannu-ki-[ahhe]. Witness Mannu-ki-[abi]. Witness Nabû-ahhe-[...]. Witness Nabû-eṭir-napšati, scribe.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 209 — Sale of a House, Field and Threshing-Floor

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 03487; ADD 0617. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 209; SAAo P335534.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) Seal of [NN], son of Abaya, Seal of [...]data, his daughter, [a total of 2 per]sons, bakers of the grand treasurer, [owners of the house, field and thre]shing-floor being sold. (Break)

Reverse

[Witness NN, chariot] driver. [Witness NN], chariot driver [Witness Nabû-ze]ru-iddina, scribe. [Witness Nabû]-eṭir-napšati, scribe. [Witness ...]nu, scribe of the grand treasurer. [Witness ...]-šezib, mayor [of] Arbela.

SAA 06 210 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a House (676-I-24)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0337; ADD 0330. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Nisan (I), 24th day, eponym year of Banbâ, the second vizier, in the reign of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria. SAA 06 210; SAAo P335274.

Obverse

Seal of Šelepu, owner of the house being sold. (cylinder seal impression) A bui[lt] house [with] its [beams] and doors, a half of a thr[eshing floor ... in] the irrigated land (of) the town of Zidada, a ...[... in] its entirety, adjoining the house [of Da]di-iqbi and [the house of ...]mu-eri — [Mann]u-ki-Arbail has [contracted and boug]ht it [from Še]lepu [for x minas] of silver (by the mina) [of Carchemish]. The money [is paid completely]. The house is purchased [and acquired. Any revocation, law]suit, or litigation is void. [Whoever in] the fut[ure, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Šelepu or his sons], and se[eks a lawsuit or litigation against] Mannu-k[i-Arbail] and his sons, shall [pay] two minas of silver (and) two min[as of gold] to Ištar residing in Arbela, and shall [return] the silver tenfold to its owners.

Reverse

He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. The judge shall not heed his case. Witness Šep-Issar, scribe. Witness Nabû-šumu-iddina, scribe. Witness Kiṣir-Issar, 'third man' of the chief cupbearer. Witness Zar-Issar. Witness Mannu-ki-ahhe, conscript. Witness Bel-duri. Witness Aššur-šarru-uṣur, scribe. Witness Marduk-eriba. Witness Suhuramû, merchant of the crown prince. Witness Mannu-ki-abi, conscript of the chief eunuch. Month Nisan (I), 24th day, eponym year of Banbâ, the second vizier, in the reign of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 211 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys an Estate (676?)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0770; ADD 0460. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 211; SAAo P335401.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [An estate of x hec]tares of fie[ld in] Kannu', adjoining the side road of Kannu' and the road that leads to Nuhub; including a garden [...] adjoining the garden of [...]ašidi, a total of 40 (hectares of) land [......] (Break)

Reverse

He shall g[ive] 10 minas of silver [and x mi]nas [of pure gold] to Ištar residing in Nineveh, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. The judge shall not listen to his case. [Witness] Ar[ze]zu, cohort commander. [Witness Habasti], head porter. [Witness Kiṣir-Issar], cohort commander. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 212 — A Broken Purchase Document of Mannu-ki-Arbail (676-I-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0269; ADD 0502. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month Ni]san (I), 25th day, year 5 [of Esarh]addon, king of Assyria, eponym year of Banb[â, the second vizier]. SAA 06 212; SAAo P335440.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) Whoever i[n the future, at any time, comes forward], whether Kiṣ[ir-Issar or] his [so]ns or relatives, [whoever lodges a comp]laint and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Mannu-ki-Ar[bail and] his [son]s, [shall ret]ur[n] the money tenfold [to its owners. He shall contest] in his lawsuit [and no]t succeed.

Reverse

[Witness Mannu]-ki-ahhe, conscri[pt]. [Witness Man]nu-ki-abi, conscript. [Witness] Zar-Issar. [Witness] Nabû-šumu-iddina, keeper of the tablet. [Month Ni]san (I), 25th day, year 5 [of Esarh]addon, king of Assyria, eponym year of Banb[â, the second vizier]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 213 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a Garden (676?)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 13072; ADD 0489. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 213; SAAo P335427.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Mannu-ki-Arbail has contracted and] bou[ght it from Kiṣi]r-[Issar for x min]as of silver. [The money] is paid [com]pletely. That [gar]den is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void.

Reverse

[Who]ever in the future, at any time, [comes f]orward, whether Kiṣir-Issar [or] his [s]on or relative, [and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Mannu-ki]-Arbail, [shall pay x mi]nas [of silver] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 214 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Loans Copper (676-III-11)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00350; ADD 0040. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Sivan (III), 11th day, eponym year of Banbâ. SAA 06 214; SAAo P334992.

Obverse

Two talents of copper, first fruits of Ištar of Arbela, belonging to Mannu-ki-Arbail, at the disposal of Šamaš-ahhe-šallim. He shall pay in Ab (V). If he does not pay, it will increase by a third.

Reverse

Month Sivan (III), 11th day, eponym year of Banbâ. Witness Kubabu-ereš. Witness Quwa. Šarru-iqbi. Witness Danqu-dibbi-šarri.

Right Edge

Witness Nabû'a.

SAA 06 215 — Pledging Gabbu-Adad to Mannu-ki-Arbail (676-XI-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0366; ADD 0167. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 10th day, eponym year of Banbâ. SAA 06 215; SAAo P335118.

Obverse

If at the beginning of the month Bel-eṭir does not bring Gabbu-Adad and give him to Mannu-ki-Arbail, he shall pay in full the fine on his house. Month Shebat (XI), 10th day, eponym year of Banbâ.

Bottom Edge

Witness Nabû-eṭiranni. Witness Ahabu.

Reverse

Witness Abunu. Witness Ninuayu. Witness Musallamu. Witness Namû. Witness Kabar-il.

SAA 06 216 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Loans Silver to Ahuni (673-II-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0333; ADD 0008. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Iyyar (II), 1st day, eponym year of Atar-il, governor of Lahiru. SAA 06 216; SAAo P334960.

Obverse

[Se]al of Ahuni of Kar-Mullissu. 20 shekels of silver belonging to Mannu-ki-Arbail, at the disposal of Ahuni. He shall pay the silver in its principal amount in Iyyar, within the month of Iyyar (II). If he does not pay, it will increase by a fourth. Iyyar (II), 1st day, eponym year of Atar-il, governor of Lahiru. Witness Melezaza.

Bottom Edge

Witness Nabû-eṭiranni.

Reverse

(Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 217 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys 32 Hectares of Land

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0921; ADD 0378. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Adar (XII), [...th day, eponym year of ...]. SAA 06 217; SAAo P335322.

Obverse

Instead of [his seal he impressed his fingernail]. (fingernail impressions) Fingernail of Il-[malak], owner of the land [being sold]. An estate of 30 hectares of la[nd, ...] of water; an estate of 2 hect[ares ...] of sesame in ...[...], ...[...] in the city of Hamê adjoining the river, [...], and a tower [...] — Mannu-ki-[Arbail] has contracted and [bought] (said property) from Il-malak for 11 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. [That] land [is purchased and acquired]. (Break)

Bottom Edge

or [his prefect], neig[hbour or relative], (whoever) [seeks] a laws[uit or litigation] against Ma[nnu-ki-Arbail] and [his] son[s, shall place] 6 minas of [refined] si[lver] and one mina of [pure] go[ld] in the lap of [DN. He shall contest in h]is lawsuit and not suc[ceed].

Reverse

Witness A[bunu ...]. Witness Man[nu-ki-ahhe]. Witness Tu[...]. Witness Man[nu-ki-abi], son of [...]. Witness [NN]. Witness [NN]. Month Adar (XII), [...th day, eponym year of ...].

Edge

(Aramaic caption: Deed of Il-malak of the land of Hamê.)

SAA 06 218 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys 20 Hectares of Land

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 2, 020; ADD 0375. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), [...th day], eponym year of [...], governor of [...]. SAA 06 218; SAAo P335319.

Obverse

[In pl]ace of his seal [he impressed his fingernail]. Fingernail of Hasab[u ...], owner of the land [being sold]. (fingernail impressions) An estate of 20 hectares of land in N[ineveh, adjoini]ng the field of [NN] and the field of [NN] — Mannu-ki-[Arbail] has contracted and bought it from Hasabu [for ......]. The money [is paid] compl[etely. That land] is purchased and acquired. Any revocati[on, lawsuit, or litigation [is void. Whoever in the future, [at any time, lodges a complaint], whether [Hasabu, his sons] or [...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Š[ulmu-beli-lašme]. Witness Ab[unu]. Witness Ha[basti]. Witness Na[mû]. Witness Nur-ila['i]. Witness Nabû-eṭir, [scribe]. Month Iyyar (II), [...th day], eponym year of [...], governor of [...].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 219 — Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a Servant

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0044; ADD 1157. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 219; SAAo P335939.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Ah]i-le'iti, his servant — Mannu-ki-Arbail has contracted, purchased, and acquired him fr[om] Zarî for 1 1/2 minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, [or li]tigation is void. (Guaranteed against) epilepsy for 100 days (and against) [fr]aud forever.

Reverse

Whoever in the future, at any time, whether Zarî or his sons, grandsons or brothers, or his labour-duty superior, seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Mannu-ki-Arbail, his sons and grandsons, shall place a talent of silver and one mina of gold in the lap of Ištar residing in Arbela, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. The divine judge shall not heed his case. Witness [NN]. (Break)

Edge

Witness: the king's statue.

SAA 06 220 — A Fragmentary Purchase Document of Mannu-ki-Arbail

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0470; ADD 0493. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 220; SAAo P335431.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

[Whoever ... breaks the contract], whet[her NN or his sons], grandsons or [...], and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Mannu-ki-Arbail [and his sons], shall place two minas of silver and one mina of gold in the lap of Ninurta residing in Calah. He shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Qurdi-Issar. Witness Ginnaya. [Wit]ness Habasti. [Witness] Malezazi. [Witness] Nabû-taklak. Witness Nabû-zeru-[ka''in]. [Witness] Nabû-belu-ka''in. Witness [NN]. [Witness Še]p-Aššur. [...]. (Rest destroyed)

Chapter Eleven. Silim-Aššur

SAA 06 221–238.

SAA 06 221 — Note of Silver and Barley Owed to Silim-Aššur (680-III)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0201; ADD 0113. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Sivan (III), [...th] (day), eponym year of Dananu. SAA 06 221; SAAo P335064.

Obverse

10 minas of silver and 120 homers of barley plus its interest, belonging to Silim-Aššur, at the disposal of Hanṭasanu and Marduk-šumu-uṣur. They shall pay in Elul (VI). If they do not, the silver shall increase 50 percent per mina.

Bottom Edge

[Bel-er]eš is the guarantor.

Reverse

[Witness] Nabû-la-tuššaranni. Witness Milkaya. Ditto Nurani. Witness Mannu-aki-Arbail. Witness Salamame, royal bodyguard. Witness Nušku-ila'i. Month Sivan (III), [...th] (day), eponym year of Dananu.

Edge

[Aft]er the remission of de[bts ...].

SAA 06 222 — Note of Sheep Owed to Silim-Aššur (680-III)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0032; ADD 0119. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Sivan (III), eponym year of Dananu. SAA 06 222; SAAo P335070.

Obverse

72 miscellaneous sheep belonging to Silim-Aššur, at the disposal of Hanṭasanu and Marduk. They shall give them back [in] Ab (V). [If] they do not, they shall ... an equal amount.

Reverse

[B]el-ereš is the guarantor. Witness Nabû-ahhe-iddina. Witness Banitu-tereš. Witness Bilî. Month Sivan (III), eponym year of Dananu.

Edge

[Witness] Aplu-uṣur.

SAA 06 223 — Note of Silver Owed to Silim-Aššur (679-III-12)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00400; ADD 0083. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Sivan (III), 12th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. SAA 06 223; SAAo P335035.

Obverse

One mina of silver (by the mina) of Carchemish belonging to Silim-Aššur, at the disposal of Urda-Issar. In lieu of the interest on the silver, Silim-Aššur shall take an estate of 6 hectares of land of his choice in the town of Hatâ, according to the seah of 10 'litres,' and shall have the usufruct of it for years. He shall enjoy it for 4 crop years and 4 fallow years.

Reverse

(After) he has completed his cultivation, he (i.e., Urda-Issar) shall place the capital sum of the silver on the corn heap and redeem his land. Four hectares of cultivated (and) 2 hectares of fallow (land), a total of 6 hectares of exempt land. Witness Ahi-duri. Witness Se'-nuri. Witness Šer-ila'i. Witness Aplu-uṣur. Witness Mannu-ki-Arbail, chariot fighter. Witness Gurdî. Witness Bitatî. Witness Nergal-ašared. Month Sivan (III), 12th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu.

SAA 06 224 — Duplicate of the Previous Text (679)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 03496; ADD 0084. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ..., ...th day], eponym year of Issi-Adad]-aninu. SAA 06 224; SAAo P335036.

Obverse

[One] mina of silver (by the mina) of Carchemish [belonging to Silim-Aššur, at the dispos]al of Urda-Issar. He has ta[ken it as a lo]an. Silim-Aššur shall take [4 hectares of cultivat]ed and 2 hectares of fallow land, [a total of 6 hectares of] exempt land of his choice in the town of Hatâ, [according to the seah of 10] 'litres,'

Bottom Edge

[and he shall have the usufruct of it for years. He shall enjoy it for] 4 crop years [and 4 fallow years]. (Break)

Reverse

[eponym year of Issi-Adad]-aninu. Witness Ahi-duri. [Witness Se'-nuri. Witness] Šer-ila'i. [Witness Aplu-uṣur. Witness Mannu-ki]-Arbail, [chariot fighter]. [Witness Gurd]î. [Witness Bitatî. Witness Nergal]-ašared.

SAA 06 225 — (no title) (677-XII-6)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 04283; ADD 0576. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month Ad]ar (XII), 6th day, [epo]nym year of Abi-ram. SAA 06 225; SAAo P335501.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

[4 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

He shall ret[urn the money tenfold to] its [own]ers. He shall contest [in] his [law]suit and [not] succeed. [Witness] Nabû-taklak. [Witness] Nušku-ila'i. [Witness Ah]i-duri. [Witness] Aplu-uṣur. [Witness Da]di-larim. [Witness] Nargî. [Witness] Sarru-kena. [Witness] Mardukaya. [Witness] Bel-naṣir. [Month Ad]ar (XII), 6th day, [epo]nym year of Abi-ram.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 226 — Silim-Aššur Rents an Estate (676-X-12)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00438; ADD 0629. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tebet (X), 12th day, [eponym year of Banbâ], the vizier. [NN, scribe]. SAA 06 226; SAAo P335544.

Obverse

Seal of Hanan, owner of the land being sold. (blank seal space) An estate of 3 hectares of cultivated land according to the seah of 10 'litres,' exempt land in the town of Hatâ, adjoining the side road to Šur[i ...], the road to Šur[i ...], and the field of Puṭ[i...], the commander-of-fifty — cul[tivated] land with no corn taxes — Silim-Aššur, the [...], has [contracted and] bought it for 1/2 mina 4 shekels [of silver]. He shall have the usufruct of it for years. [He shall enjoy it for] 4 crop years and 4 fallow years. (When) he comp[letes] his cultivation, he (i.e. Hanan) shall place the capital sum of silver on the corn [heap, and shall redeem his] land.

Reverse

Month Tebet (X), 12th day, [eponym year of Banbâ]. Witness Aplu-uṣur. [Witness NN]. Witness [......]. Witness Na[bû-...]. Witness Su[......]. Witness M[annu-ki-Arbail]. Witness Be[l-...]. Witness Puṭ[u...]. Witness Hame[...]. Month Tebet (X), 12th day, [eponym year of Banbâ], the vizier. [NN, scribe]. If a remission of debts takes place, S[ilim-Aššur] shall retrieve his silver.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 227 — Silim-Aššur Buys a Boy (675-XII-l)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0094; ADD 0186. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Adar (XII), 1st day, eponym year of Nabû-ahhe-iddina, chief treasurer. SAA 06 227; SAAo P335136.

Obverse

Seal of Ilu-ereš, owner of the boy being sold. (blank seal space) Aya-ṭuri, servant of Ilu-ereš — Silim-Aššur has contracted and bought him for 30 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. That boy is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the fut[ure], at any t[ime, lodges a com]pl[aint] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Sin-ila'i. Witness Eriba-[Adad]. Witness Abdî. Witness Atanha-šamaš. Witness Adad-nagi. Witness Natunu. Witness Rahimî. Witness Issar-na'id. Witness Marduk-šumu-uṣur, scribe. Month Adar (XII), 1st day, eponym year of Nabû-ahhe-iddina, chief treasurer.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 228 — Silim-Aššur Buys a Maid

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0022; ADD 0227. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 228; SAAo P335174.

Obverse

[Sea]l of Nabû-duru-kuṣur, eunuch, owner of the woman being sold. (blank seal space) Mullissu-duru-uṣur, the maid of Nabû-duru-kuṣur — Silim-Aššur has contracted and bought her from Nabû-duru-kuṣur for 1/2 mina of silver. The money is paid completely. That woman is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever i[n the] future, at any time, [breaks the contract, whether] Nabû-duru-kuṣur [or his brothers or] neph[ews, and se]ek[s a lawsuit or litigation] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 229 — Silim-Aššur Buys Three Servants (675)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0046; ADD 1158. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ...], 1st day, [eponym year of] Nabû-ahhe-iddina. SAA 06 229; SAAo P335940.

Obverse

[Seal] of Šumma-ib[ašši-ket]tu, [owner of the serva]nts being sold. (stamp seal impressions) Dandusi, his daughter, and La-qepu, his son, a total of 3 persons, servants of Šumma-ibašši-kettu — Silim-Aššur has contracted and bought them for 30 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. Those [people] are purchased and [acquired]. Any revocation, [lawsuit, or litigation is voi]d.

Reverse

He shall place [x mi]nas of si[lver and x minas of] go[ld in the l]ap of Ištar residing in Nineveh, and shall return the money elevenfold [to] its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Nušku-ila'i. Witness Aplu-uṣur. Witness Nabû-šarru-uṣur. Witness Ṭab-šar-Adad. Witness Nabû-taklak. Witness Nabû-bani. Witness Ahu-duri. Witness Hurayu.

Edge

[Month ...], 1st day, [eponym year of] Nabû-ahhe-iddina.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 230 — (no title) (675)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01570; ADD 0601. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 230; SAAo P335520.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

[Witness] Nušku-il[a'i]. [Witness] Aplu-[uṣur]. [Witness] Nabû-šarru-[uṣur]. [Witness] Ṭab-šar-[Adad]. [Witness] Nabû-taklak. [Witness] Nabû-bani. [Witness] Ahu-du[ri]. [Witness Hurayu]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 231 — (no title)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 14295; ADD 0798. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 231; SAAo P335650.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) Witness [NN], [...] Witness [...]li[...]. Witness Sal[amame]. Witness Nušku-ila'i. Witness Aplu-uṣur. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 232 — Note of 5 Homers of Wine Owed to Silim-Aššur (675-XII-5)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0151; ADD 0124. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Adar (XII), 5th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahhe-iddina. SAA 06 232; SAAo P335075.

Obverse

5 homers of wine according to the royal 'litre,' belonging to Silim-Aššur, at the disposal of Ubru-Harran. He shall give it back on the first day of Nisan (I). If he does not, he shall pay the wine (in silver) according to the market price of Nineveh.

Reverse

Witness Nušku-ila'i. Witness Gurrayu. Witness Nabû-šarru-uṣur. Witness Ahu-duri. Witness Uburutu. Month Adar (XII), 5th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahhe-iddina.

SAA 06 233 — Another Wine Transaction of Silim-Aššur (674-II)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0010; ADD 0126. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), eponym year of Šarru-nuri. SAA 06 233; SAAo P335077.

Obverse

Se[al of S]imesime, village manager of the lady Ahusitu. 5 homers 2 seahs of wine [by] the 'litre' of the [ki]ng belonging to Silim-Aššur, at the disposal of Simes[i]me. He shall pay in Ab (V). Mehsâ is the guarantor of the wine. Witness Nušku-ila'i. Witness Aplu-uṣur.

Reverse

Witness Ahu-duri. Month Iyyar (II), eponym year of Šarru-nuri.

SAA 06 234 — Note of Silver Owed to Silim-Aššur (672-III-29)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00284; ADD 0015. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month of Sivan (III), 29th day, eponym year of Nabû-belu-uṣur. SAA 06 234; SAAo P334967.

Obverse

3 minas 30 shekels of silver by the mina of Carchemish, belonging to Silim-Aššur, at the disposal of Marduk-eriba. He shall pay the silver back on the 1st of Ab (V). If he does not, it shall increase 50 percent per shekel.

Reverse

Witness Kadammu. Witness Nabû-zeru-ibni. Witness Bel-iddina. Witness Aplu-uṣur. Witness Tabalayu.

Top Edge

Month of Sivan (III), 29th day, eponym year of Nabû-belu-uṣur.

[1 line of the Top Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 235 — Note of Silver Owed to Silim-Aššur (671-VIII-29)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0175; ADD 0041. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), 29th day, eponym year of Kanunayu. SAA 06 235; SAAo P334993.

Obverse

Seal of Zabinâ. One mina of silver by the mina of Carchemish, first fruits of Ištar of Arbela belonging to Silim-Aššur, at his disposal. (blank seal space) He shall pay 1 1/2 minas of silver in Adar (XII). If he does not, it will increase by 2 shekels per mina each month. Month Marchesvan (VIII), 29th day, eponym year of Kanunayu.

Bottom Edge

Witness Sin-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver.

Reverse

Witness Abdunu, horse trainer of the king. Witness Ahu-eriba, ditto. Witness Aššur-na'id. Witness Issar-šumu-iddina, scribe.

SAA 06 236 — Silim-Aššur Loans 10 Shekels of Silver (670-II-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0373; ADD 0099. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 10th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme. SAA 06 236; SAAo P335050.

Obverse

Se[al] of Minu-[ahṭi]-ana-ili. 10 shekels [of sil]ver belonging to [Silim-Aššur] (blank seal space) at his disposal, in lieu of Pudupiyati. Minu-ahṭi-ana-ili shall pay the silver to Silim-Aššur. If Pudupiyati does not pay the silver, [...].

Reverse

Month Iyyar (II), 10th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme. (blank seal space) Witness Mannu-ki-ṣabi. Witness Eriba-Adad. Witness Šulmu-ahhe. Witness Ai-suri. He shall pay the silver on the 20th day.

SAA 06 237 — Note of 12 Minas of Silver Owed to Silim-Aššur (670-VII-11)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0374; ADD 0044. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tis[hri (VII), ...th day], eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme. SAA 06 237; SAAo P334996.

Obverse

12 minas of silver, first fruits of Ištar of Arbela, of the bread of the temple, belonging to Silim-Aššur, at the disposal of Zarutî son of Gugî.

Bottom Edge

It will increase by a fourth.

Reverse

Witness Silim-ili. Witness [...]-šallim. Witness Šamaš-naplis. Witness Ubbuqu. Witness Ahunu.

Right Edge

Witness Hanunu. Witness [NN]. Month Tis[hri (VII), ...th day], eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 238 — A Court Decision Regarding an Estate of Silim-Aššur

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0367; ADD 0168. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 238; SAAo P335119.

Obverse

[The judgement which] the vizier and the sartinnu imposed [upon ...]... [......]. [...] refused [the ordeal and] forfeited [two estates of x hect]ares of land, those of [S]ilim-Aššur and Ahuaya in Issete and the village of Ahunu. Peace is between them. Neither shall litigate against the other. Whoever breaks the agreement, the king and the crown prince shall be his prosecutors. He shall pay [x minas of] silver and shall [return the money tenfold] to its owner.

Reverse

[Witness NN. Witness ...]anni, ditto. [Witness NN, ditto. Witness NN], ditto. [Witness NN, ditto. Witness ...]-Issar, ditto. [Witness Na]bû'a, royal bodyguard. Witness Nušku-ila'i, ditto. Witness Ahu-duri. Witness Nur-Šamaš. Witness Šamaš-ereš. Witness Edi-il. Witness Ululayu. [Witness] Abunu.

Edge

[Witness] Šarru-uṣur.

Chapter Twelve. Dannaya

SAA 06 239–246.

SAA 06 239 — Dannaya Buys Three Maids (676-1-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00410; ADD 0256. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Nisan (I), 25th day, eponym year of Banbâ, second vizier. SAA 06 239; SAAo P335203.

Obverse

Seal of Sin-ahu-iddina, seal of Tuwi, a total of 2 men, owners of the women being so[ld]. (cylinder seal impression) Hazalâ, Hud[a...], Ahati-immâ, [a total of 3 women, [female s]ervants of [these] gentleme[n] — [Dann]aya [has contr]acted and [boug]ht them [from] these [gentleme]n [for x shek]els of silver [by the min]a of Carchemish. The money is [paid completely]. T[hose] women [are purchased and acquired] (Break)

Reverse

[He shall return the money ten]fold to [its] own[ers]. He shall contest [in] his [lawsuit] and not [succeed]. [Witness Ibn]aya, son of Bel-šarru-ibni. [Witness ...]-iqbi, porter. [Witness ...]a', merchant. [Witness] Nergal-[šarru]-uṣur, horse trainer of teams. Witness Nabû-ze[ru-..., ...] of the crown prince. Witness Halah[hayu, ...]. Witness Mardua, s[cribe]. Month Nisan (I), 25th day, eponym year of Banbâ, second vizier.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 240 — Note of Silver Owed to Dannaya (676-III-4)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01397; ADD 0011. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month Siv]an (III), 4th day, [eponym year of] Banbâ. SAA 06 240; SAAo P334963.

Obverse

38 shekels of silver [belonging to] Dannaya, at the disposal of La-qepu. He shall pay back on the 20th of Tammuz (IV). If he does not, it will increase by a fourth.

Reverse

Witness Šamaš. Witness Nergal. Witness Mannu-iqbi. Witness Misu. Witness Marduk. [Witness] Nabû-natkil, royal bodyguard. [Witness] Nergal-eṭir. [Month Siv]an (III), 4th day, [eponym year of] Banbâ.

SAA 06 241 — Note of Two Camels Owed to Dannaya (674-VII-14)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00377; ADD 0117. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 14th day, eponym year of Šarru-nuri. SAA 06 241; SAAo P335068.

Obverse

Two double-humped camels belonging to Dannaya, at the disposal of Yahuṭu, Ilu-kenu-[uṣur], and Adad-aplu-[iddina].

Bottom Edge

They shall give the camels back on the 1st of [Marchesvan] (VIII).

Reverse

If they do not give them, they shall pay 6 minas of silver. Month Tishri (VII), 14th day, eponym year of Šarru-nuri. Witness Siqi-Issar. Witness Šulmu-šarri. Witness Adad-dan.

Edge

[I]f they do not pay the silver, it will increase by 2 shekels per mina.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 242 — Duplicate of the Previous Text (674-VII-14)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 14313; ADD 0800. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 242; SAAo P335651.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [at the] disposal of Yahuṭu, Ilu-kenu-uṣur son of [...], and Adad-aplu-iddina, 'third man.' They shall give them back on the 1st of Marchesvan (VIII) [in] Raṣappa. [I]f [they] do not [give] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 243 — Note of Sheep Owed to Dannaya (673-II-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00376; ADD 0118. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 7th day, eponym year of Atar-ili. SAA 06 243; SAAo P335069.

Obverse

Seal of Yahuṭu, deputy (governor) of Raṣ[appa]. 200 ewes, 150 she-goats, 230 yearlings, a total of 580 she[ep] belonging to Dannaya, the [...], at the disposal of Yahuṭu, [deputy of Raṣappa], Ilu-kenu-u[ṣur, son of ...], and [Adad-aplu-iddina, 'third man].' [They shall give them back] on [the ...th of .... If they] do not, [they shall pay x minas of silver].

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Bottom Edge

Witness [NN, ...].

Reverse

Witness Baṭuṭa[nu], scr[ibe]. Witness Adad-naṣir, [...]. Witness Ahi-nuri. Witness Aplaya, scribe. Month Iyyar (II), 7th day, eponym year of Atar-ili. Witness Sin-nadin-ahhe. Witness Aššur-ila'i.

SAA 06 244 — Dannaya Buys a Slave (672-VI-5)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00334; ADD 0178. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Elul (VI), 5th day, eponym year of Nabû-belu-uṣur. SAA 06 244; SAAo P335128.

Obverse

Seal of Hattayu, owner of the man being sold. (blank seal space) Lu-ahhe, his servant — Dannaya has contracted and bought him from Hattayu for 20 shekels of silver. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever breaks the contract [shall pay x min]as of sil[ver and x minas of go]ld. (Break)

Reverse

[He shall contest in his l]awsu[it and not succeed]. Witness Šamaš-[il]a'i, [...]. Witness Himarî, ditto. Witness Zabdâ, chariot driver. Witness Hara-Dadi, ditto. Witness Mannu-ki-ahhe, staff bearer Witness Urda-Inurta, carpenter. Month Elul (VI), 5th day, eponym year of Nabû-belu-uṣur. Witness Urda-Inurta, scribe.

SAA 06 245 — Dannaya Takes 210 Hectares of Land for a Silver Debt (672-XII-4)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00349; ADD 0064. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Adar (XII), 4th day, eponym year of Nabû-belu-uṣur, staff of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria. SAA 06 245; SAAo P335016.

Obverse

[Seal of ...]-ṭaba, deputy (governor) [o]f Raṣappa, (three stamp seals) [owner] of the people and land being sold. An estate of 200 (hectares of) land [in] the town of Qubate, [adjoin]ing the towns of Til-rahayate, Bit-Ramannu, Bit-ša-muhhi-ali, and Dur-Nanâ; Ṭaba-rigimatu-Adad, his wife and two girls of his; Nabû-šar-ilani and his wife; 2 oxen; (and) 10 hectares of sown field,

Bottom Edge

are placed as a pledge at the disposal of Dannaya in lieu of 15 minas of silver by the mi[na o]f Carche[mish].

Reverse

Whoeve[r] brings the [silver] shall redeem the [people and the lan]d. [Wit]ness Nabû-šezib. [Wit]ness Darurâ. [Wit]ness Hara-Dadi. [Wit]ness Mannu-ki-ahhe. Witness Habasitema. Witness Zabdanu. Month Adar (XII), 4th day, eponym year of Nabû-belu-uṣur, staff of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 246 — Dannaya Buys a Slave

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0158; ADD 0251. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 246; SAAo P335198.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (seal space) Akbaru, [son of] Mannu-ki-ahhe, [a servant] of Nabû-ahu-[iddina] — Danna[ya] has contracted and bo[ught] him for 1/2 mina of silver. The money is paid completely. [That man] is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, law[suit] or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Nabû-ahu-iddina or his sons or gran[dsons], and s[eeks a lawsuit] or litigation [agai]nst Dannaya and [his] so[ns, shall return the money tenfold to] its [own]ers. [He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succe]ed. (Break)

Reverse

Witness Ahi-qam, merchant (from the) king's staff. Witness Ahiqar, [...]. Witness Banay[a, ...]. Witness Nab[û-...], scribe. (Rest destroyed)

Chapter Thirteen. Harem Governesses and Other Royal Women

SAA 06 247–256.

SAA 06 247 — Note of a Mule Owed to the Governess of the Kilizi Harem (679-VIII)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0180; ADD 1188. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), eponym year of Ša-Adad-aninu. SAA 06 247; SAAo P335968.

Obverse

Seal of [NN, seal of] Nabû-da'inanni, se[al of NN ......]. A m[ule, .........], the village [of ......], (space for seal impressions) belonging to the governess of (the harem of) Kilizi, at their disposal. Month Marchesvan (VIII), eponym year of Ša-Adad-aninu. Witness Mannu-ki-Arbail.

Bottom Edge

Witness Nabû-šumu-iškun, scribe. Witness Ina-šar-Aššur-allak, rab mūgi.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-deni-amur, deputy. Witness Mamî. Witness Qurdi-Issar, cohort commander. Witness Habasti. Witness Arzezu. Witness Nabû'a, cohort commander. Witness Nuhšaya, porter.

SAA 06 248 — Fragment of a Silver Loan

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00918; ADD 0052. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Kanun (X), 10th day, eponym year of [NN]. SAA 06 248; SAAo P335004.

Obverse

Envelope of 10 minas of silver, capital, by the mina of Carchemish (Break) If [he does not pay ...] in Kanun (X), the silver [shall increase] by a fourth. Month Kanun (X), 10th day, eponym year of [NN].

Bottom Edge

Witness Ahi-bastu, [head porter].

Reverse

Witness Šamaš-idd[ina]. (seal space) Witness Nuhšaya. Witness Nabû-šumu-iddina, scribe.

SAA 06 249 — (no title)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 1476; ADD 0602. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; dated 680-669. SAA 06 249; SAAo P335521.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

Witness Mannu-ki-Arbail, [...]. Witness Ilu-[..., ...]. Witness Nuhš[aya, porter]. Witness Issar-[..., ...] Witness Nabû'a, [cohort commander]. Witness Qurdi-Issar, [cohort commander]. Witness Mamî, cohort commander. Witness Nabû-šumu-iškun, [scribe]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 250 — Abi-rahi, Sister of the Governess, Buys Three Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0152; ADD 0245. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month of ..., ...th day, eponym year of NN], governor of [...]. SAA 06 250; SAAo P335192.

Obverse

Seal of Me[nahem], owner of the wo[me]n being sold. (cylinder seal impression) Yaqar-ahhe, her daughter, (and) the woman Abi-yahya, a total of 3 persons belonging to Menahem — Abi-rahî, sister of the governess, has contracted and bought them for two minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish.

Bottom Edge

The money is completely paid. The people in question are acquired and purchased. Any revocation, lawsuit or litigation is void.

Reverse

Whoever breaks the contract, shall place 10 minas (of silver) and one mina of gold in the lap of Ištar residing in Nineveh, and shall return the money tenfold to its owner. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Silim-ili, priest. Witness Dadî. Witness Milki-la[rim]. Witness El-u[...]. Witness [...]-ahu-[...].

Top Edge

[Month of ..., ...th day, eponym year of NN], governor of [...].

Left Edge

(Aramaic caption:) Concerning Menahem.

SAA 06 251 — Šadditu, Sister of Esarhaddon, Buys Land

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 03146 + K 07379 + K 07400 + K 13192; ADD 0804. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 251; SAAo P335653.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [......] in ...[...] [... adjoin]ing the river, [....... and] the house of Ahu-damqu; Nergal-ubal[liṭ ...] and his wife — Šaddit[u, daug]hter [of] Sennacherib, king of Assyria, and sister of Es[arh]addon, king of Assyria, has contracted and bought (said property) for 8 minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. That garden, house, land and people [are purchased] and acquired. Any revocation, law[su]it, or litigation is voi[d]. Whoever in the future, at any t[ime], lodges a complaint and breaks the con[tract], whether these gentlemen [or] their [so]ns, grandsons, brother[s] or nephews, or their prefect, and seeks a law[suit or litigation] aga[inst Šadd]itu and her sons and grandsons, shall place 10 minas of refined silver (and) [x minas of pure gold] in the lap of Ištar re[siding in Nineveh], and shall set up 7 marsh reeds which are [without nodes at the gate of Aššur].

Reverse

[He shall tie two white horses] to the feet of [Aššur, and shall bring four harbakannu horses] to the fe[et of Nergal. He shall contest] in his no[n-law]suit and n[ot] suc[ceed]. [Witness] Sasî, [...]. [Witne]ss Ubru-[..., ...]. [Witne]ss Bel-lu-[balaṭ, ...]. [Witne]ss Ṣil-[..., ...]. [Witne]ss [......] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 252 — Abi-rami, Sister of the Queen Mother, Leases Land (674-III-11)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0051; ADD 0070. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Sivan (III), 11th day, [eponym year of Šar]ru-nuri, governor of Barhalzi. SAA 06 252; SAAo P335022.

Obverse

[Seal of NN] of Gaza, [son of Amu]r-ilu, [own]er of the lan[d] being given over. (stamp seal impressions) An estate of 3 hectares 4 decares of lan[d ...], adjoining (the estates of) Ahi-ya[qar], Il-ya[...] and Ila['i-...] (Break)

Reverse

the city of Ši[...], on a hill — a total of 8 hectares 3 decares of exempt land, void of straw and [corn] taxes, in the town of Baruri — Abi-rami, the sister of the queen mother, has contracted and will enjoy it as a pledge for three fallow years (and) three cultivated years in lieu of 1/2 mina of silver.

Right Edge

(If) he places the silver upon the corn-heap, he shall redeem the land. Witness Silim-Aššur. Witness Didiya. [Witness Palh]u-ušezib.

Edge

[Witness NN]. [Witn]ess Ahu-ereš. Witness Nabû-šarrani. [Witness ...]-eriba; a total of three (from) Baruri. [Witness ...]-iddina, scribe.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 253 — Issar-duri, the Queen Mothers Scribe, Buys a Large Estate

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00453; ADD 0428. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 253; SAAo P335371.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) Šumma-Ad[ad, ......]; Gabbu-amur, farmer, [......]; Nabû-nadin-ahhe, 1 boy of 4 span[s ...]; [NN], 1 woman, 1 boy of 3 spans; an estate of 60 hectares of land, 31 persons and a vineyard — Issar-duri, scribe of the queen mother, has contracted and bought (said property) for 1 1/2 minas less than one talent of silver from Paruṭṭu. The silver is paid completely. That land, garden, and [peo]ple are purchased and acquired. Any revocation or litigation is void. Whoever in the future or at any time lodges a complaint, [whe]ther Paruṭṭu or his sons, grandsons, brothers or nephews, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation [again]st Issar-duri and his sons, shall place [x tale]nts of silver and 10 minas of gold in the lap of Ištar [of] Nineveh, and shall return the silver tenfold [to] its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[Witness NN], 'third man' of the queen mother. [Witness NN], cohort commander of ditto. [Witness NN], scribe of ditto. [Witness NN], royal bodyguard. [Witness NN], ša šēpi guard. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 254 — Fragmentary Purchase Document of Issar-duri

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0123; ADD 0507. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 254; SAAo P335445.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Any revoc]ation, lawsu[it or litigation] is void. Whoever in the fut[ure], or at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Mardî or [his] sons or grandsons, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Issar-duri and his sons and grandsons, shall pay 10 minas of silver and two minas of go[ld] to Ištar of Nineveh, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners.

Reverse

Witness Bel-Harran-šarru-uṣur, major-domo of [Na]bû-ašared. Witness Milki-idri, chief [...]. Witness Nergal-ahu-uṣur. Witness [NN]. Witness Nabû-zeru-ibni. Witn[ess ...]. Witness Issar-nad[in-apli ......]. Witness Urda-[......]. [Witness] Kima[maya ...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 255 — Idu’a, Town Manager of the Queen Mother, Sells People (678)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01617; ADD 0301. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ...], 7th day, [eponym year of Ne]rgal-šarru-uṣur, chief cupbearer. SAA 06 255; SAAo P335246.

Obverse

[Se]al of Idu'a, town manager [of] Lahiru of the domain of the queen mother, [owner] of the people being sold. (cylinder seal impression) [...], farmer; [...], farmer; (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]-Adad, scribe. [Witness Urda]-Nanaya, scribe. [Month ...], 7th day, [eponym year of Ne]rgal-šarru-uṣur, chief cupbearer.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 256 — Fragmentary Purchase Document of Idu’a, Town Manager

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0166; ADD 0306. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Elul, [...th day, eponym year of PN], comma[nder-in-chief]. SAA 06 256; SAAo P335251.

Obverse

Seal of Idu['a, town] manager, owner [of the people being sold.] (seal impressions) [...]-Bel, 2 wo[men ...] (Break)

Reverse

Month Elul, [...th day, eponym year of PN], comma[nder-in-chief].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Chapter Fourteen. Varia

SAA 06 257–295.

SAA 06 257 — A Servant of a Prince Buys a Slave (680-I-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0189; ADD 1194. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Nisan (I), 10th day, eponym year of Dananu, governor of Manṣuati. SAA 06 257; SAAo P335974.

Obverse

Seal of Nabû-ṣalli, brother of Hazail, seal of Riša-abiša, widow of Hazail, a total of 2 gentlemen, servants of the lady of the house of the crown prince, owners of the man being sold. (stamp seal impressions) Mar-suri, servant of these gentlemen — Ilu-iṣṣur, servant of the crown prince, from the town of Illat, has contracted and bought him from these gentlemen for one mina of silver by the mina of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Nabû-ṣalli or R[iša-a]biša, or their sons or br[others], or their prefect, [...], labour-duty superior o[r ...],

Reverse

and se[eks] a lawsuit or litigation against Ilu-iṣṣur and [his s]o[ns], shall pay the double amount of two minas of silver to redeem the man. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Urda-Nabû, fowler. Witness Abu-uṣur, ditto. Witness Ṣalmu-ahhe, horse trainer. Witness Dayyan-Kurbail, outrider. Witness Ququ'a, outrider. Witness Daulî, ditto. Witness Minu-epuš-ili, horse trainer. Witness Dilil-Issar, scribe, keeper of the tablet. Month Nisan (I), 10th day, eponym year of Dananu, governor of Manṣuati. Purchased in the reign of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria.

SAA 06 258 — Sale of Land (680-I-28)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00322; ADD 0631. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Nisan (I), 28th day, eponym year of Dananu of Marqasa. SAA 06 258; SAAo P335546.

Obverse

Seal of Sin-šar-ilani, owner of the field and garden being sold. (stamp seal impressions) A house, [a field, and a gar]den [...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Nabû-taklak, [...]. Witness Aplu-iddina, archer. Witness Šulmu-ahhe, ditto. Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, son of Dayyan-Adad. Witness Kalhayu, chariot driver. Month Nisan (I), 28th day, eponym year of Dananu of Marqasa.

Edge

The sown seed [is] als[o .......].

SAA 06 259 — Edu-šallim Borrows Silver (680-II-16)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 03789B; ADD 0074. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 16th day, eponym year of Dananu of Manṣuati. SAA 06 259; SAAo P335026.

Obverse

5 hectares of land belonging to Edu-šallim [in the ci]ty of Kar-Apladad. Mušezib has paid [5/6] minas of silver to Edu-šallim. (cylinder seal impression) Mušezib shall enjoy with Edu-šallim 5/6 minas (worth of the produce) of the land.

Bottom Edge

On the day that Edu-šallim pays 1 1/2 minas of silver to Mušezib, he shall redeem his land.

Reverse

Witness Iltappa. Witness Nabû-damqi-ilani. Witness Abidanu. Witness Bel-ereš. Witness Šamaš-taklak. Witness Zar-Issar. Witness Kubabu-ereš. Witness Lu-balaṭ. Witness La-tubašanni-ilu. Month Iyyar (II), 16th day, eponym year of Dananu of Manṣuati.

Edge

After the remission of debts [......].

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SAA 06 260 — Inner Tablet of the Previous Text (680-IV-6)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 03789A; ADD 0073. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; The (year) following (the remission of debts). 6th of Tammuz (IV). SAA 06 260; SAAo P335025.

Obverse

Five hectares of land belonging to Edu-š[allim] in the city of Kar-Apladad. Mušezibu has paid 5/6 [mi]nas of silver to Edu-šallim. Mušezibu shall enjoy with him 5/6 minas (worth of the produce) of the land.

Bottom Edge

On the day that [he] pays the silver, he shall redeem his land.

Reverse

Witness Nabû-damqi-ilani. Witness Iltappa. Witness Abidanu. Witness Bel-[er]eš. Witness Lu-balaṭ. Witness La-tuba(šanni-ilu).

Right Edge

Witness Kubabu-[er]eš. Witness Zar-Issar.

Edge

The (year) following (the remission of debts). 6th of Tammuz (IV).

SAA 06 261 — A Fragmentary Slave Sale (680-III-22)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, DT 167; ADD 0298. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Mon]th Sivan (III), 22nd day, [epon]ym year of Dananu. SAA 06 261; SAAo P335243.

Obverse

[Se]al of Ramman-dalâ, [own]er of the people being sold. (stamp seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

[Witness ...]uni. [Witness Ah]i-duri. [Witness ...]ziz. [Mon]th Sivan (III), 22nd day, [epon]ym year of Dananu.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 262 — Sangu-Issar Loans Silver (680-VII-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0371; ADD 0026. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 21st day, eponym year of Dananu. SAA 06 262; SAAo P334978.

Obverse

Seal of Aduna-izzi. One mina of silver by the (mina) of Carchemish, belonging to Sangû-Issar, at the disposal of Aduna-izzi, candy peddler. It will increase by a fourth. Month Tishri (VII), 21st day, eponym year of Dananu.

Reverse

Witness Arbailayu. Witness Nabû-bani-ahhe. Witness Surarate. Witness Ahabu. Witness Sagab. Witness Ubru-Nabû.

SAA 06 263 — Duplicate of the Previous Text (680-VII-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0041; ADD 0003. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Mon]th Tishri (VII), 21st day, eponym year of Dananu. SAA 06 263; SAAo P334955.

Obverse

One mina of silver by the (mina) of Carche[mish], belonging to Sangû-Issar, at the disposal of Aduna-izzi. He has taken it as a loan. It will increase by a fourth. [Mon]th Tishri (VII), 21st day, eponym year of Dananu.

Reverse

Witness Arbailayu. Witness Nabû-bani-ahhe. Witness Aya-ahhe. Witness Ubru-Nabû.

SAA 06 264 — A Court Decision Concerning Property of a Prince (680-XI-27)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0038; ADD 0164. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 27th day, eponym year of Dananu. SAA 06 264; SAAo P335115.

Obverse

A judgment which the sartinnu imposed upon Hanî. Hanî owes the crown prince 300 sheep plus their fine. The blood (money) of the shepherd is one man, and his fine is two talents of copper. Hanî with his people and fields are taken in lieu of the 300 sheep plus their fine and the blood (money) of the shepherd.

Bottom Edge

Whoever seeks him out, whether his prefect or his cohort commander or any relative of his (who) seeks him out and pays the 300 sheep along with their fine and the blood (money) for the shepherd, one man plus the two talents of copper of the fine, shall redeem Hanî.

Reverse

He refused the river ordeal. Witness Tabnî, scribe. Witness Ṣalam-šarri-iqbi. Witness Šamaš-kettu-iddina. Witness Amsî.

Edge

Month Shebat (XI), 27th day, eponym year of Dananu.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 265 — A Court Decision on Behalf of Sangu-Issar (679-XII-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0165; ADD 0161. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Adar (XII), 10th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. SAA 06 265; SAAo P335112.

Obverse

Seal of Nabû-tariṣ, servant of Ṣapanu. (blank seal space) He stole 4 persons, servants of Sangû-Issar. The latter took him before the vizier, who imposed upon him 210 minas of copper (as a fine). In lieu of his fine, the copper, he has given .... Whoever pays 210 minas of copper to Sangû-Issar shall redeem his servant. Whoever violates the agreement, Aššur and Šamaš shall be his prosecutors. He shall place 10 minas of silver and 10 minas of gold in the lap of Mullissu. Witness Nabû-eṭir, scribe of the [vi]zier. Witness Ibašši-ilu, president of the court of Calah.

Reverse

[Wit]ness (blank). [Wit]ness Misu, scribe. Witness Il-pada, ditto. Witness Azi-il, ditto. Witness Nabû-killanni. Witness Ṣaiadu, chief carpenter. Witness Kabtî, scribe, keeper of the tablet. Month Adar (XII), 10th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. Witness Šep-Aššur, royal bodyguard. Witness Banaya, son of Bel-šarru-ibni. Witness Banaya, son of Nabû-aplu-iddina, scribe.

SAA 06 266 — Purchase of Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01498; ADD 0288. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ..., ...th day, eponym year of NN], in the reign of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria. SAA 06 266; SAAo P335233.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) Šamaš-ayali, [...], Yanuqu, his son, [...] Daluwa, his son, [...] the woman Bauyâ [...] the woman Dimbâ [...] Dadî, [...] the woman San[...] in all [x persons, servants of NN] — [...] has contracted (Break)

Reverse

he shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. (Guaranteed against) seizures of epilepsy for 100 days (and against) fraud forever. Witness Idraya, [...]. Witness Sin-ṣalâ, [...]. Witness Ṭab-šar-Iss[ar, ...]. Witness Nabû-ahu-iddina, [...]. Witness Ṭab-bet-Issar, [...]. Witness Ilu-pia-[..., ...]. Witness Azi-il, [scribe]. Witness Misu, [scribe]. Witness Halleṣi, [...]. (Rest destroyed)

Edge

In the reign of Esarhaddon, king of Assyria. If [.....] does not pay, [he shall ...] 10 minas of silver.

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SAA 06 267 — Purchase of a Slave (677-X-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0328; ADD 0194. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tebet (X), 1st day, eponym year of Abi-ram. SAA 06 267; SAAo P335142.

Obverse

Seal of Se'-sakâ, major-domo, owner of the man being sold. (three stamp seals) [...]rî, servant [of Se'-sak]â, major-domo — [Šer]-uari [has contracted and bought him] (Break)

Reverse

Witness [Si]n-belu-uṣur. Witness Sin-zeru-iddina. Witness Se'-šumki. Witness Salsali, scribe. Month Tebet (X), 1st day, eponym year of Abi-ram.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 268 — Pledge of a Field (679-X-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0029; ADD 1154. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tebet (X), 1st day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. SAA 06 268; SAAo P335936.

Obverse

[Seal of] Salamu. An estate of a hectare 5 decares of land [... in] the town Hattâ — [NN] shall have the usufruct of it for years. Adjoining Mesimesi, Abdi-Aya and the (estate) of the Philist[ines]. [It is placed] as [a pledge] in lieu of 15 shekels of silver.

Bottom Edge

3 crop years, 3 fallow years.

Reverse

Witness Mannu-ki-Arbail. Witness Ahabû, chief [scribe]. Witness Abdi-Aya. Witness Mesimesi. Witness Banî. Witness Urda-Issar. Witness Ahuni. Witness Urda-Issar. Witness Nabû-rehtu-uṣur. Month Tebet (X), 1st day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. Witness Aya-abu-uṣur.

SAA 06 269 — Purchase of Land and People (679)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0173; ADD 0462. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month [...], 17th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. SAA 06 269; SAAo P335402.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) 4 nubile gi[rls ......] Šamaš-isse'[a ......] 2 girls [......] 3 garden[s ......] a gift [......] to Ka[b......] — [NN] has contracted and bought (said property) [from] Haldi-[...] for 10 [minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish]. [The money is paid completely]. (Break)

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

He shall return [the money tenfold to its owner, and shall ......] of the orchard[s ...]. [He shall contest in his lawsuit and] not succeed. Witness Nabû-[......]. Witness Bel-l[u-......]. Witness Haba[sti, ...]. Witness Ez[i-......]. Witness Remut-[......]. Witness Nabû-[......]. Witness Nabû-[......]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. [Witne]ss [......]. (Break)

Edge

[Witness NN], scribe. Witness Kê-lamši. Witness Šamaš-naṣir. Month [...], 17th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. [Witness NN]. Witness Halmusu, [...].

SAA 06 270 — Fragment of a Legal Document (679)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0362; ADD 0534. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ..., ...th day, eponym year of Is]si-Adad-a[ninu]. SAA 06 270; SAAo P335468.

Obverse

[Sea]l of Nergal-šarru-uṣur, [...]. (cylinder seal impression) (Break)

Reverse

Witness Nabû-belu-ka''in, cohort commander of the domestics. Witness Šar-Nabû-allaka.

Edge

[Month ..., ...th day, eponym year of Is]si-Adad-a[ninu].

SAA 06 271 — Pledge of More than 24 Hectares of Land (678)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00449; ADD 0630. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ...], 3rd [day], eponym year of [Nergal]-šarru-uṣur, chief cupbearer. SAA 06 271; SAAo P335545.

Obverse

[Seal of ......], own[er of the ... being sold]. (blank seal space) An estate of 10 hectares (with) a manure house, adjoining [the wadi], (the estate of) Nabû'a, the road leading to Ibla, and the road leading to Sumurunu, ......; an estate of 8 hectares (with) [x] wells, adjoining the wadi, the side road to Yaranu, and the exempt field of the land of Zarutî; an estate of 6 hectares (with) [x] wells, adjoining the road leading to [the village of Te]manayu [and the side road] of the village of Temanayu; [an estate of x hectares, adjoining] the field of Akpalu, [the road] leading [to the vill]age of Šamaš, [and the road leading to] Ibala; [an estate of x hectares x decares (with) a vege]table garden, [adjoining ......] Nabû'a, [...... the field] of Nabû-zeru-ibni;

Bottom Edge

[an estate of x hectares .......adjoining] Dilil-Adad, [....... ad]joining Nabû'a [....... B]abilayu; [in all ....... hec]tares [........] —

Reverse

[NN] has contracted and [acquired it for x] minas of silver. He shall have the usufruct of it [for yea]rs; [3 crop years, 3] fallow years. [On the day he pays the silver], he shall redeem hi[s land]. [Witness NN].... [Witness ...]aya. [Witness ...]-Adad. [Witness NN], weaver. [Witness NN], ditto. [Witness ......]. [Witness NN], chariot driver. [Witness ......]. [Witness] Zarutî, physician. [Month ...], 3rd [day], eponym year of [Nergal]-šarru-uṣur, chief cupbearer. [Witness] Nabû-šumu-uṣur, sc[ri]be.

SAA 06 272 — Pledge of a Woman (677-XII-7)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0138; ADD 0072. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month Adar] (XII), 7th day, eponym year of Abi-ram, grand [vizier]. SAA 06 272; SAAo P335024.

Obverse

Seal of [...]-ereš. (space for stamp seal impressions) [x shekels of silver belonging to] Nušku-naṣir, [first fruits of Ištar o]f Arbela, a[t the disposal of NN the br]ewer. [The woman La-amaš]ši is placed [as a pledge]. He shall pay within 10 days. If he does not pay, [the woman] is acquired and taken. [Witness] Arbailayu. Witness Sagibî. [Witness] Barruqu, scribe. [Month] Adar (XII), 7th day, eponym year of Abi-ram, [grand] vizier.

Reverse

(Break) at the disposal of [NN the brewer]. The woman La-amašši is placed [as a pledge]. He shall pay the silver within 10 days. If he does not pay, [the woman] is acquired and taken. [Witness] Arbailayu. Witness Sagibî. [Witness Bar]ruqu, scribe. [Month Adar] (XII), 7th day, eponym year of Abi-ram, grand [vizier].

SAA 06 273 — A Silver Loan (676-VII-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00356; ADD 0037. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tishri (VII), 1st day, eponym year of Banbâ. SAA 06 273; SAAo P334989.

Obverse

Five minas (of silver) minus 6 shekels (by the mina) of Carchemish belonging to Ṭab-bit-Issar, at the disposal of Šep-Aššur. Month Tishri (VII), 1st day, eponym year of Banbâ. Witness Nergal-abu-uṣur. Witness Marduk-iqbi.

Bottom Edge

Witness Qibit-Aššur.

Reverse

Witness Dugul-Issar. Witness Qibit-ili. Witness Ner[gal]-na'id.

SAA 06 274 — Ahi-milki Buys a Slave (676-VIII-17)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0340; ADD 0175. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), 17th day, eponym year of Banbâ, second vizier. SAA 06 274; SAAo P335125.

Obverse

Seal of Sa'abu, owner of the man being sold. (two stamp seals) Laduqqî, a servant of Sa'abu — Ahi-milki has contracted and bought him for two minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsu[it, or lit]igat[ion is void]. Whoever in the fut[ure, at any time], lodges a compl[aint] (Break)

Reverse

and seeks a [lawsuit or litigation] aga[inst Ahi-milki, his sons and] grandsons, shall place 20 minas of silver (and) [x minas of gold] in the lap of Ištar resid[ing in ..., and shall return] the money tenfold [to its owners]. He shall contest in (his) non-lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Qiti-ilani. Witness Ša-la-mašê, mayor. Witness Mudabirayu. Witness Ṣadduru. Witness Šamaš-šezib. A total of 4 witnesses, natives of his city. Witness La-qepu. Witness Bubutu. Witness Ubrussunu, baker. Witness Nabû-ahhe-iddina, baker. Witness Bel-lu-dari.

Right Edge

Month Marchesvan (VIII), 17th day, eponym year of Banbâ, second vizier.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 275 — Aššur-iddina Buys Several Estates (675-III-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0192 + 1904-10-09, 0299; ADD 1196. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Sivan (III), 1st day. Eponym year of Nabû-ahhe-iddina, treasurer. SAA 06 275; SAAo P335976.

Obverse

S[eal] of Hasayu, seal of Ahu'a-[...], (stamp seal impressions) owners of the tabriu being sold in the town Mulu[...] (and) in [...]. An estate of 12 hectares of la[nd]; an estate of 2 hectares of land, adjoining the wadi of Hasayu (and) Ṭab-šar-Saggil; an estate of 1 hectare adjoining Ṭab-šar-Sagg[il]; an estate of 1 hectare adjoining Adad-remanni; an estate of 1 hectare adjoining the road of the wadi of Issete and the road to Adari; an estate of 3 decares adjoining Iddin-ah[he] and the king's road; an estate of 4 decares in [...], adjoining Eriba-Adad; an estate of 3 hectares adjoining the wadi; [an estate] of 11 hectares adjoining Marduk-ereš; [an estate] of 1 hectare 5 decares adjoining Ṭab-šar-Sagg[il]; [...] houses [adjoining Ṭa]b-šar-Saggil.

Bottom Edge

an estate of 1 hectares 2 decares adjoining ditto and Marduk-ereš; an estate of 6 decares ......; an estate [of ... adjoining ...]dati;

Reverse

an estate of 4 decares adjoining ditto; an estate of 4 decares [...]...; an estate of 5 decares of field (in) the village of Ṭuba; an estate of 4 decares of field (along) the road to Adari; an estate of 6 decares (along) the road to Amidi; an estate of 8 decares, qutānu plot, adjoining Eriba-Adad and Marduk-ereš; an estate of 5 decares adjoining the mouth of the wadi and the ...; an estate of 3 decares, tabriu, adjoining the ..., Uršume [...] and the threshing-floor of Mard[â] — Aššur-iddina has contracted and purchased (said property) from these gentlemen for 3 1/2 minas of silver by the [mi]na of Carchemish. The mon[ey] is paid completely. The said fields and vacant l[ot] are acquired and purchased. Any re[voca]tion, lawsuit or litigation is vo[id]. Whoever breaks the contract, whether these gentlemen (or anyone), and [seeks] a lawsuit or litigation with Aššur-iddina and his sons, shall pay 10 minas of silver to redeem his field. Witness Nabû-abu-uṣur, [...]. Witness Ṭab-šar-Sag[gil, ...].

Right Edge

[Witness] ... [...]. [Witness] ... [...]. [Witness NN], son of [NN]. Witness [......].

Edge

[Witness Ša-la]-mašê, [...]. Witness Adallal. Witness [..]paš-tuari. Month Sivan (III), 1st day. Witness Aya-milki. Eponym year of Nabû-ahhe-iddina, treasurer.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 276 — A Fragmentary Loan Document (675)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01575; ADD 0095. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ..., ...th day, epon]ym year of Nabû-ahhe-iddina. SAA 06 276; SAAo P335046.

Obverse

[......] [...... belonging to L]u-balaṭ, [......] by a copper litre (space for stamp seal impressions) [......] Upî [......] [......] [... If] they [do not p]ay, [.......].

Reverse

[Witness ...]î. [Witness ...-il]ani. [Witness ...]ayu. [Witness ...]anu. [Month ..., ...th day, epon]ym year of Nabû-ahhe-iddina.

SAA 06 277 — A Fragmentary Estate Sale (674-VII)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0360; ADD 0404. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tishri (VII), eponym year of Šarru-nuri, governor of Barhalzi. SAA 06 277; SAAo P335347.

Obverse

[Se]al of Nabû'a of Til-hawar, owner of the house, field, threshing-floor, tabriu and well in the courtyard being sold. (stamp seal impressions) [An estate of x] hectares of land adjoining the fi[eld of ...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Bel-Harran-duri, [...]. Witness Qurdî. Witness Ya[...]. Witness Nahirî. Ditto Dan[...]. Witness Utâ. Ditto Lu[...]. Witness Ululayu. Ditto Abi-yaqar. Witness Nuranu. Ditto Dannaya. Ditto Dim[...]. Witness Issaran-belu-uṣur. Ditto Nabû-naṣir. Witness Yadi'. A total of two (witnesses) from Eunuch Town. Witness Sahar-ili. Ditto Hiri-ahi.

Right Edge

A total of two from the town of Ṣaṣu. Month Tishri (VII), eponym year of Šarru-nuri, governor of Barhalzi.

Edge

The corn ta[xes of that land shall not be exacted]. In Til-hawar [...].

SAA 06 278 — Šamaš-šallim Buys 35 Hectares of Land (674-X-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00285; ADD 0383. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Šarru-nuri. SAA 06 278; SAAo P335327.

Obverse

Seal of Nabû-le'i, owner of the land being sold. (stamp seal impressions) An estate of 35 hectares of land in cultivation by the seah of 9 'litres' in the city of Sairu, adjoining Irṣiṣu, the field of Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, the field of Šamaš-šallim, and the fatteners — Šamaš-šallim has contracted and bought (said property) for five minas of silver. The money is paid completely. The land is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, breaks the contract, whether Nabû-le'i or his sons or brothers, and seeks a lawsuit against Šamaš-šallim, his sons and grandsons,

Reverse

shall place 10 minas of silver and one mina of gold in the lap of Ištar residing in Nineveh, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Mardî. Witness Adad-šumu-iddina. Witness Nabû-šumu-uṣur. Witness Mušezib-ilu. Witness Habasti. Witness Bel-Harran-duri. Witness Irṣiṣu. Witness Nuhšaya. Witness Bahî. Witness Nabû-šagim, scribe. Month Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Šarru-nuri.

SAA 06 279 — Fragment of a Sale Document (674)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0390; ADD 0504. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Shebat (XI), [...th day, eponym] year of Ša[rru-nuri], corps [of ...], king [of Assyria]. SAA 06 279; SAAo P335442.

Obverse

Seal of Pan-Nabû-ṭ[emi], Seal of Kanunayu [...], Seal of Nabû-šeziba[nni], Seal of Šulmu-[...], Seal of Šamaš-ku[...], a total of 5 gentlemen, owners of the [......]. (stamp seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

Witness [NN]. Witness [NN]. Witness Šumma-[...]. Witness Adad-[...]. Witness [NN]. Witness [NN]. Month Shebat (XI), [...th day, eponym] year of Ša[rru-nuri], corps [of ...], king [of Assyria].

SAA 06 280 — A Fragmentary Estate Sale (673-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0698; ADD 0431. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month N[isan (I), ...]th day, epon[ym year of A]tar-il, [gover]nor of Lah[iru]. SAA 06 280; SAAo P335374.

Obverse

Seal of [...]-ahhe son of Marduk-ereš, owner of [the fields], houses, gardens, and people being sold. (cylinder seal impression) An estate [......] (Break)

Reverse

[Wi]tne[ss ......]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. Witness [......]. Witness S[i......]. A total of [......]. Witness Nab[û-......]. Witness Nabû-tak[lak, ...]. Witness Ham[..., ...] of the king. Witness Aššur-šarru-[uṣur, ...]. Witness Nabû-e[ṭir-......]. Witness Nabû-šezib, [... of] Arrapha. Witness Azi-i[l, ...]. Month N[isan (I), ...]th day, epon[ym year of A]tar-il, [gover]nor of Lah[iru].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 281 — Fragment of a Debt-Note (673-XIIa-21)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0027; ADD 0053. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Adar Sheni (XII/2), 21st day, eponym year of Atar-il. SAA 06 281; SAAo P335005.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) and [......], at the disposal of Diddî, [...]. [He shall pay] on the new moon of the month [...]. If he does not pay (then), he shall pay double. Month Adar Sheni (XII/2), 21st day, eponym year of Atar-il. Witness Ahu-duri. Witness Nabû-šarru-uṣur. Witness Šumma-Adad. Witness Ahu-illika.

SAA 06 282 — Fragment of a Debt-Note (672-I-26)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 13015; ADD 0014. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Nisan (I), 26th day, eponym year of Nabû-belu-uṣur, governor of Dur-šarruken. SAA 06 282; SAAo P334966.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [If] he does not pay, it shall increase by a fourth. Month Nisan (I), 26th day, eponym year of Nabû-belu-uṣur, governor of Dur-šarruken.

Reverse

Witness Taqisu, brewer. [Witne]ss Šamaš-ila'i, scribe. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 283 — Ilu-iṣbatanni, King’s Eunuch, Buys 40 Hectares of Land (672-II-l)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01601; ADD 0425. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 1st day, eponym year of [Nabû-belu-uṣur], governor of Dur-Šarruk[ku]. SAA 06 283; SAAo P335368.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (space for seal impressions) An estate of 2 hectares [of land] adjoining (the estate of) Mannu-ki-Arbail the horse trainer and the river; 1 hectare 4 decares, adjoining Ahi-qamu; an estate of 8 decares adjoining Mannu-ki-ahhe and the house of [...]matite; an estate of 2 decares adjoin[ing ... and a wa]di; an estate of 3 decares adjoining [......]; [an estate of x] hectares of land [......]; [an estate of] 1 hectare 5 decares adjoining Ahi-qamu [......]; an estate of 1 hectare 5 decares of land belonging to the woman Sa[...]; an estate of 2 hectares in the centre of the city, adjoining Ha[n...]ti; an estate of 7 hectares of land (in) the town of Sin-eṭir; an estate of 2 hectares of land (adjoining) the big wadi and Ahi-qamu; an estate of 5 hectares of land belonging to Aba-il and Aginu; an estate of 3 decares adjoining Lubašanni-ilu; an estate of 2 decares adjoining Abdi-Himunu, Ahi-qamu and Mannî; an estate of 3 hectares 5 decares adjoining Kakkî the goldsmith; an estate of 3 hectares 5 decares of land [adjoining] Ahi-qamu and Madkiri; an estate of 5 [hectar]es of land (adjoining) Ahi-qamu and Aduru; an estate of [x hectares], (adjoining) the field of the domestics of Nanî [...];

Bottom Edge

[an estate of x hectares], (adjoining) the field of the domestics of the Chaldean village [...]; a total area of 34 hectares of hil[l land], a total area of 40 hectares of land [......], including the people [......], in the city [of ...] —

Reverse

Ilu-iṣbatanni, eunuch of the king, has contracted and bought it f[or] 10 minas of silver. The money is pa[id] completely. That land and house is purchased. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation (is void). Whoever in the future, at any time, breaks the contract, shall pay one talent of silver and 10 minas of gold to Aššur residing in Ešarra, and shall return the money tenfold to it[s owner]. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Šumma-ilu, cohort commander. Witness Habast[i, hea]d porter. Witness Mannu-ka-Adda, 'third man' of the crown prince. Witness Zarutî, chariot driver [of the crown prince]. Witness Nihramu, 'thir[d man' of the crown prince]. Witness Tabalayu, ditto. Witness [NN]. Witness Nabû-iqiša, [palace] superintendent. Witness Mannu-ki-abi, may[or of ...]. Witness Lubašanni-ilu. Witness Ahi-qa[mu]. Witness La-qepu. Witness Sangû-Issar, scribe. Month Iyyar (II), 1st day, eponym year of [Nabû-belu-uṣur], governor of Dur-Šarruk[ku].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 284 — Nabu’a Purchases Two Servants (671-XII-26)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0338; ADD 0257. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Mon]th Adar (XII), 26th day, eponym year of Kanunayu. SAA 06 284; SAAo P335204.

Obverse

[Se]al of [Na]bû-[belu-uṣur]. (blank seal space) Marqihitâ, his ma[id, and her son], a total of two persons, servants of [Nabû-belu-uṣur] — [Nab]û'a has contracted, [purchased], and bought them from [Nabû]-belu-[uṣur] for two minas of sil[ver] by the mi[na] of Carchemish. The money is [paid] comp[letely. Th]ose [people] are purcha[sed and acquired]. [Any revocation, law]suit or litig[ation is void]. [Whoever in the future], at any ti[me, lodges] a comp[laint] (Break)

Bottom Edge

(Aramaic caption:) [Marqihitâ and] her son [...], [...] Nabû-[belu-uṣur].

Reverse

[and s]eeks a lawsuit or liti[gation against] Nabû'a, [his sons and grandsons], shall place 5 minas of [refined] si[lver] and two minas of pure gold in the l[ap of Ninurta] residing in Calah. (Guaranteed against) seizures of epilepsy for 100 days (and against) fraud for[ever]. [He shall return] the money tenfold to [its] owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit a[nd n]ot [succeed]. The money (Aramaic caption: [De]ed of Marqihitâ). Witness Šumaya, son of Ša[maš-...]. Witness Nuraya, son of Hu[...]. Witness Sangû-Issar, servant of t[he ...]. Witness Mannu-Limmi, son of [...]. [Witness] Nabû-le'i, son of Nabû-[...]. [Witness] Urda-Issar, son of Issi-[...]. [Witness] Šepaya, son of Qi[...]. [Witness NN]..., [so]n of Ubr[u-...].

Right Edge

[Mon]th Adar (XII), 26th day, eponym year of Kanunayu.

Edge

[Witness] Zar-Issar, keeper of the contract. [x] shekels of silver for his fingernail.

SAA 06 285 — Fragment of a Legal Document of the Chief of Accounts

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0135; ADD 0632. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 285; SAAo P335547.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [...... in] the year [when one shekel of silver] bought si[x seahs] of barley — [NN], chief of accounts, [has contracted and bought it from] Nabû-iqiša [for x minas of sil]ver by the mina [of ...] (Break)

[2 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

He shall burn [his first-born son in the sacred precinct of] Adad. [He shall cont]est [in his lawsuit] (and) not succeed. [Witness NN], scribe. [Witness ...]-taqqin, merchant. [Witness NN], boat owner. [Witness NN], boat owner. [Witness NN], 'third man,' (holder) of reins. [Witness NN], 'third man,' ditto. [Witness NN], 'third man' [...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 286 — Adad-Kapara purchases a Maid (670-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 14294 + 1880-07-19, 0301; ADD 0499+. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Nisan (I), eponym year of (the official) after Kanunayu. SAA 06 286; SAAo P335437.

Obverse

Seal of Ubru-[...], city lord of Šadikanni, owner [of the woman being sold]. (cylinder seal impression) Ramâ-[Yâ, the maid] of Ubru-[...] — [Adad-kapara] has contracted and [bought her] for 50 [shekels of silver]. The money is [paid] comple[tely]. That maid [is purchased and acquired]. (Break)

Reverse

Witness Lip[ušu, ...]. Witness Nabû-[......]. Witness Ubru-[......]. Witness [......]. Witness Yabur[..., ...]. Witness Nabû-lešir, [...]. Witness Gimil[lu, ...]. Witness Urda-Nabû, [...]. Witness Hanan, [...]. Witness Nabû-šumu-iddina, son of Im[...]. Month Nisan (I), eponym year of (the official) after Kanunayu.

Edge

[Concerning Ramâ]-Yâ, who was sold to Adad-kapara.

SAA 06 287 — The Eunuch of the Crown Prince of Babylon Buys a Village (670-II-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Sm 0003; ADD 0625. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 1st day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme, governor of Der. SAA 06 287; SAAo P335541.

Obverse

Seal of Nergal-ila'i, governor of Lahiru, seal of Sin-šarru-uṣur, deputy of ditto, ditto of Murasû, 'third man' of ditto. ditto of Zabinu, chariot driver of ditto. a total of 4 men, owners of the town being sold. (five stamp seals) The village of Bahaya in its entirety, an estate of 500 (hectares of) land with its sown fields, adjoining the village of Tapha-ari[...], and the land of the village of Ṣilli-Bel the herdsman, the land of the towns of Paqutu and Dur-Šarrukkayu, and the land of the villages of Ahiqar and Ṣilli-Bel — Atar-il, eunuch of the crown prince of Babylon, has contracted [and acquired] it from these gentlemen [for] 14 minas of silver by the [mi]na of the king. He shall have the usufruct of it [for a y]ear.

Reverse

[One year of] seeding, [one yea]r of fallowing. [After the second] year one shall place the silver upon [the cor]n heaps, and one shall redeem one's land. Corn or straw taxes shall not be exacted from that land. Witness Sin-belu-uṣur, cohort commander of the palace. Witness Rapi', 'third man' of the palace. Witness Bel-na'id, treasurer of the crown prince. Witness Mannu-ki-Libbali, scribe. Witness Marduk-šarrani, oil master. Witness Ginnaya, an Elamite. Witness Nabû-šumu-iškun, scribe. Month Iyyar (II), 1st day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme, governor of Der.

Edge

Adjoining the field of the vill[age of ...]. Without [......].

SAA 06 288 — A ‘Genie’ Buys Land at the ‘Gate of Hell’

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 08398; ADD 0469. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ...], 30th [day], [......]. SAA 06 288; SAAo P335408.

Obverse

[Fingernail of ......] Urburu, [son of Lipugu], a genie of Kar-Nergal, [......] land of Gasupi. (space for fingernail impressions) [An estate of x hectares of land in] the meadow of [...], [adjoining ..., adjoining] Akisu, adjoining Ham[...]ru, [...] ... [...] [...] another palace [...] [...] house [......] [...] adjoining Ma[......], [...]s in [......] adjoining the grave(yard), where [there is no] wa[ter] (and) where no barley is brought forth; an estate of two hectares [of land] in the steppe (of) the town [...]te, an estate of [...], an estate of [...] — they cultivate the field (with) no profit, they [produce] no dry seed — adjoining the River Ulaya of the Gate of Hell, all (in) the city [...]; an irreal field in the town Zakuti of the Gate of Hell — Harhandâ, genie of the house of the cr[own prince] has contracted and purchased (said property) from Urburu, son of Lipugu, for [7 minas] of bird fodder and 5 minas of daylight (granted by) Arna-ši[...], the 'mother' of the genies. The money is completely [paid]; he has bought the field for no profit. Any revocation [or litigation is void]. Whoever in the future, at any time, [lodges a complaint], whether Urburu or his sons [or grandsons], and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Harhandâ and his sons, [shall pay] 10 talents of [...].

Reverse

[He shall spend] four months of Ab (V) and Elul (VI) at the wall [...], shall provide four foundation stones, and shall pay five minas of daylight and 7 minas of [bird fodder]. He shall contest in his lawsuit and ... [...]. Witness S[â-ṣ]idqi, a genie from [...]. Witness Sasallû, deputy of [...]. Witness Ṭab-salame, [...] of the house [of ...]. Witness Woewoe, ditto, the 'owl' of the city of [...]. Witness Cawcaw, ditto, the 'crow' between [...]. Witness Longlegs, ditto, the 'goose' of [...] Witness Middle-of-Vulvas, ditto, the 'wasp' [...] whose wife [...] over the ... of Mount Kašiye[ri]. Witness Dibbâ ... [...]. [Witness ...] ...[...]. [Witness ...]ayu ... [...]. [Witness NN], the 'express mule' [...]. [Witness ...] ....... of Ištar. [Witness NN], governor of the steppe. [......] gods [Month ...], 30th [day], [......] Nabû'aya.

Top Edge

[......]...

SAA 06 289 — Šamaš-abu-uṣur Buys a Slave (670)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0560; ADD 0181. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month [...], 3rd day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-l[ašme], governor of Der. SAA 06 289; SAAo P335131.

Obverse

[Instead of] his [sea]l he impressed his fingernail. (blank seal space) [Fingernail] of Aššur-naṣir, owner of the man. Ahu-le'iti, his slave — Šamaš-abu-uṣur has contracted and bought him from Aššur-naṣir for 50 minas of copper. The money is paid comple[tely]. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, whether Aššur-naṣir or his sons or brothers or his governor, whoever seeks a lawsuit or litigation [against] Šamaš-abu-uṣur [or his sons], shall place [x minas of silv]er and one mina of gold [in the lap] of Adad, the lord of Kilizi, and shall return [the money tenfold] to its owner. He shall contest [in his lawsuit] and not succeed.

Reverse

[Whoever trans]gresses, shall pay [......]. [(Guaranteed against) seizures of epil]epsy [for 100 days (and against) fraud for]ever. [Witness NN], priest of Palil. [Witness ...n]ayu, commander-of-fifty. [Witness ...] servant of [NN]. Witness [...]ani, farmer. Witness [...]a, cohort commander. Month [...], 3rd day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-l[ašme], governor of Der. [Wit]ness Ṭab-šar-Nabû, scribe. [x min]as of copper for his fingernail.

SAA 06 290 — Duplicate of the Preceding Text (670)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0357; ADD 0199. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme, governor of] De[r]. SAA 06 290; SAAo P335146.

Obverse

Instead of his seal he impressed his fingernail. (blank seal space) Fingernail of Aššur-naṣir, owner of the man. Ahu-le'iti, his servant — Šamaš-abu-uṣur has contracted and bought him from Aššur-naṣir for 50 minas of copper. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit or litigation is void. [Whoever in the] future, at any time, [whether Aššur-na]ṣir or his sons [or brothers o]r his governor, s[eeks a lawsuit or litigation against] Šamaš-abu-uṣur, [his sons and grandsons, shall place x minas of refined silver and one mina of pure g]old (Break)

Reverse

[eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme, governor of] De[r]. [x minas of cop]per for [his] fingernail.

SAA 06 291 — Note of Silver Owed to Eriba-Adad (670)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00977; ADD 0042. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month [...], 1st [day], epon[ym year of Šulm]u-beli-lašme. SAA 06 291; SAAo P334994.

Obverse

One half mina of silver, capital of Ištar of Arbela belonging to Eriba-Adad, at the disposal of [...]-ilu. [It shall inc]rease by a fourth. Month [...], 1st [day], epon[ym year of Šulm]u-beli-lašme.

Bottom Edge

Witness Sukkaya. Witness Urda-Issar.

Reverse

Witness Taqisu. Witness Akakua. Witness Nergal-ibni. Witness Aššur-šulmu-amur. Witness Nabû-kibsi-(uṣur).

SAA 06 292 — Edu-šallim Loans Silver (669-VII-23)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00363B; ADD 0104. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Mon]th Tishri (VII), 23rd day, [epo]nym year of Šamaš-kašid-ayabi. SAA 06 292; SAAo P335056.

Obverse

Ten [shekels of silver, capital] belonging [to Edu-šallim], a[t the disposal of Eriba-Adad] (cylinder seal impression) f[rom Supuri-eddete]. (Break)

Reverse

Witn[ess ......]. Witn[ess ......].

Edge

[Mon]th Tishri (VII), 23rd day, [epo]nym year of Šamaš-kašid-ayabi. [Wit]ness Marduk-abu-uṣur.

SAA 06 293 — Inner Tablet of the Previous Text (669-VII-13)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00363A; ADD 0103. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Mo[nth Tishri] (VII), 23rd [day, eponym year of] Šamaš-kašid-ayabi. SAA 06 293; SAAo P335055.

Obverse

10 shekels of silver, capital [be]longing to Edu-šallim, are at the disposal of Eriba-Adad from Supuri-eddete. He shall give Ahassunu, his ma[id, for the money] in Sivan (III).

Bottom Edge

[I]f he does not give his gi[r]l, he shall increase the silver by 1/2 shekel (and) pay it.

Reverse

If he pays it, the whole [...] ...

Right Edge

Mo[nth Tishri] (VII), 23rd [day, eponym year of] Šamaš-kašid-ayabi. Witness Mannu-ki-Libbali.

Edge

[Witness ...s]unu.

SAA 06 294 — Purchase of Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 2, 193; ADD 0268. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Ab (V), 22nd day, [....]. SAA 06 294; SAAo P335215.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) Sagibî, weaver, and his wife; Se'-nuri, his wife and two daughters; a total of 6 per[sons, servants of NN] (Break)

Reverse

[Witness Ah]u-duri, son of Pa[...]. Witness Hamnanu, chariot driver. Witness Adad-rahim, 'third man.' Witness Zanzanu, cohort commander. Witness Gabrî, ditto. Witness Mannu-ki-Libbali, keeper of the tablet. Month Ab (V), 22nd day, (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 295 — Marduk-belu-uṣur, ‘Third Man’ of Ša-Nabu-šu, Acquires a Field

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01420; ADD 0071. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 295; SAAo P335023.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [...] together [...] — Marduk-belu-uṣur, [the 'third] man' of Ša-Nabû-šû, [has c]ontracted and (shall enjoy) it [as a] pledge [fro]m Mannu-ki-Adad [in lieu] of 50 shekels of silver [for] years.

[2 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

His [son] shall stay for three years [with Marduk-belu-uṣur and serve him. On the day he completes] his years, he shall bring the silver, and red[eem his son and field]. [Witness NN, ...] of the house. (Rest destroyed)

Chapter Fifteen. Remanni-Adad, Assurbanipal's Charioteer

SAA 06 296–350.

SAA 06 296 — Note of Rams, Oxen, etc. owed to Remanni-Adad (671-I-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 06107; ADD 0121. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Ni[san] (I), 1st day, eponym year of Kanunayu, the [sartinnu]. SAA 06 296; SAAo P335072.

Obverse

500 rams, 26 oxen and 50 donkey sta[llions] belonging to Remanni-Adad, [at the dispos]al of Arbailayu, deputy (governor), [at] the disposal of Eriba-Nabû, [...], (and) at the disposal of [Ad]ad-ila'i.

Bottom Edge

[They] shall give them back in Nisan (I). If [they do] not, [the rams, ox]en, and don[keys shall bear interest] by an equal amount.

Reverse

Month Ni[san] (I), 1st day, eponym year of Kanunayu, the [sartinnu]. Witness Sasî. Witness Isan[ayu].

Right Edge

Witness Bala[sî]. Witness Did[î].

SAA 06 297 — Remanni-Adad, Chariot Driver, Buys 5 Servants (671-XII-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00416; ADD 0266. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Adar (XII), 1st day, eponym year of Kanunayu, the sartinnu. SAA 06 297; SAAo P335213.

Obverse

[S]eal of Iddate-Bel-allaka, [s]eal of Adad-šarru-uṣur, [s]eal of Šarru-šumu-ukin, a total of 3 men, sons of Aššur-šallim-[ahhe], owners of the people being sold. (seal impressions) Ilu-kenu-uṣur, Ṣil-Aššur, [NN], 2 girls, a total of 5 per[sons], servants of [these] men — Remann[i-Adad, chariot dri]ver, [has] contracted [...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Nabû-eṭir, [chariot driver]. Witness Nabû-zeru-iddina, [chariot driver of the crown prince]. Witness Nabû-šarru-uṣur, [cohort commander of ditto]. Witness Naharau, [...]. Witness Bel-Harran-šarru-uṣur, [...]. Witness Gallulu, cohort comman[der]. Witness Ṭab-šar-[...], ditto. Witness Habasti, head por[ter]. Witness Basu'a. Witness Kalhayu. Witness Nabû-eṭir. Witness Šimanu, merch[ant]. Month Adar (XII), 1st day, eponym year of Kanunayu, the sartinnu. Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver of the crown pri[nce]. Witness Adad-bessunu.

SAA 06 298 — Partial Duplicate of the Previous Text (671)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0353; ADD 0503. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 298; SAAo P335441.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Those ... are purchased and acquired. Any revocation], lawsuit, or litigation is v[oid]. Whoever in the future, at any ti[me], lodges a complaint or se[eks] a law[suit] or litigation, whether Deti-Bel-allaka or his son, grandson, brothers, or nephews, whoever seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Remanni-Adad, his son and grandson, shall place [x] minas of refined silver and 5 minas of pure gold in the lap of Ninurta residing in Calah, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. The king shall be his prosecutor.

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

Witness Kiṣir-Aššur, cha[riot driver]. Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, [ditto of the crown prince]. Witness Nabû-zeru-iddina, [ditto of the crown prince]. Witness Nabû-šarru-uṣur, [cohort commander of ditto]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 299 — A Purchase Document of Remanni-Adad (c. 671-669)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00448; ADD 0477. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 299; SAAo P335416.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Remanni-Adad has contracted and] bought (said property) fo[r x minas of silver (by the mina) of Carchemish]. The mo[ne]y [is paid] completely. Those [...... are purch]ased and acquired. [Any revocation], lawsuit, or litigation is void. Who[ever in the future], at any time lodges a complaint and breaks the contract, whether Šamaš-ahu-uṣur or his sons, grandsons, brothers, or nephews, or his relative, or his prefect or labour-duty superior, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Reman[ni]-Adad and his sons and grandsons, shall place 5 minas of refined silver and two minas of pure go[ld] in the lap of Ninurta residing in Calah, and shall return the money tenfold to its owner. He shall contest in [his] la[wsuit] and not su[cceed].

Reverse

Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver of the crown prince. Witness Zababa-eriba, ditto of the crown prince. Witness Nabû-zeru-iddina, ditto of the crown [prince]. Witness Nabû-šallim, ditto of the ditto of Babylon. Witness Nabû-šarru-uṣur, cohort commander [of the crown prince]. Witness Adad-bessunu. Witness Šumma-[ilani]. Witness Mannu-ki-[Arbail]. Witness Zar[ut]î, porter of the crown prince. (Rest destroyed)

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 300 — Remanni-Adad Acquires a Camel Driver (670-I-28)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0341; ADD 0202. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Nisan (I), 28th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme. SAA 06 300; SAAo P335149.

Obverse

Seal of Sa'uti, seal of Bel-šarru-usur, seal of Akburu, [a total of 3 gentl]emen, owners of the man being sold. (stamp seal impressions) [NN], camel [driver], servant [of these gentlemen] — [Remanni-Adad, chariot] dri[ver] has contracted (Break)

Reverse

[He shall contest in his lawsuit and not] suc[ceed]. [Witness Z]ababa-eriba, [chariot driver]. [Witness N]abû-šezib, [ditto]. [Witness Mannu]-ki-Aššur, [ditto]. [Witness Mannu]-ki-šarri, [ditto]. [Witness] Dannaya, [ditto]. [Witness Nabû]-zeru-iddina, [ditto]. [Wit]ness Nabû-šarru-uṣur, [cohort commander]. Month Nisan (I), 28th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 301 — Remanni-Adad Purchases a Weaver (670-VI-20)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00327; ADD 0172. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Elul (VI), 20th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme, governor of Der. SAA 06 301; SAAo P335122.

Obverse

Seal of Mušezib-Marduk, prefect of the horses of the New Palace, owner of the man being sold. (blank seal space) Ahušina, weaver of ṣipratu-garments, servant of Mušezib-Marduk — Remanni-Adad, chariot driver of the king, has contracted and bought him from Mušezib-Marduk for 1 1/2 minas (of silver) by the (mina) of the king. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. [Any revoc]ation, lawsuit, or litigation is voi[d]. [Whoever in the future], at any [t]ime, lodges a compla[int or breaks the contract], whether Mušezib-Marduk or his [sons], brothers or grand[sons], and se[eks] a lawsuit or litig[ation against] Remanni-Adad, [his] so[ns] and grandsons, [shall place] 5 minas of refined silver and [x minas] of pu[re] gold [in the lap of Ištar] residing in Ni[neveh].

Reverse

[He shall contest] in his lawsuit [and not succeed]. He shall return the money [tenfold to its owner]. (Guaranteed against) seizures of [epilepsy for 100 days and against fraud] forever. Witness Sin-rem[anni]. Witness Zaba[ba-eriba]. Witness Adad-[...]. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy. Witness Ahû'a-eriba. Witness Adad-bessunu, son of Išmanni-Adad. Witness Šumma-tašezib, servant of Ištar. Witness Nabû-nadin-ahhe, scribe, son of Nabû-šallimšunu of Imgur-illil. Month Elul (VI), 20th day, eponym year of Šulmu-beli-lašme, governor of Der.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 302 — Purchase of a House (670?)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0033; ADD 0332. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Mon[th ..., ...]th day, eponym year of Šul[mu-beli-lašme], governor of [Der]. SAA 06 302; SAAo P335276.

Obverse

[In]stead of his seal [he impressed his fingernail]. (fingernail impressions) Fingernail of Šep-Issar, [owner of the house being sold]. A built [house] with [its] be[ams] and doors, ...[...] [...] the rear [...] [...] bedroom [...] adjoining [......] adjoining Si[......] [...] hectares [...] — [NN has contracted and bought (said property) from] Šep-[Issar] (Break)

Reverse

[He shall bring four harb]akannu [horses to the feet of Nergal]. [He shall place x minas of sil]ver to the l[ap of [......, and shall return the money] tenfold [to its owners]. He shall co[ntest] in his lawsuit [and not succeed]. Witness Nabû-zeru-[......]. Witness Mannu-ki-[......]. Witness Aššur-abu-uṣur [...]. Witness Ṣalam-šarri-iq[bi ...]. Witness Ubru-Ner[gal ...]. Witness Saka[' ...]. Witness Ubru-[...], a Ninev[ite]. Witness Tabni-[..., scribe, ke]eper of the tablet. Mon[th ..., ...]th day, eponym year of Šul[mu-beli-lašme], governor of [Der].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 303 — (no title) (670?-VIII-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01477; ADD 0637. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Marchesvan (VIII), 1st day, eponym ye[ar of Šulmu-beli-lašme], governor of De[r]. SAA 06 303; SAAo P335550.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

Witness Si[......], a total of 2 witnesses [from ...]. Witness Silim-ili, [...]. Witness Nabû-ahhe-riba, [scribe]. Month Marchesvan (VIII), 1st day, eponym ye[ar of Šulmu-beli-lašme], governor of De[r].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 304 — Remanni-Adad Purchases Gardens (669-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00388; ADD 0366. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; Month Nisan (I), 20[th] day, eponym year of Šamaš-kašid-[ayabi] of [...]. SAA 06 304; SAAo P335310.

Obverse

Seal of Ze[...], gardener, servant of [NN], owner of the gardens [being sold]. (stamp seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

Witness [......]. Witness Mušal[lim-...]. Witness Na'id-ilu, [...]. Witness Zarutî, [cohort commander]. Witness Nabû-šadû'a, [...]. Month Nisan (I), 20[th] day, eponym year of Šamaš-kašid-[ayabi] of [...].

Right Edge

Witness Ulu[layu, scribe].

SAA 06 305 — Remanni-Adad Buys a Baker (669)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0352 + 1891-05-09 Bu, 0166; ADD 0183+. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign; [Month ...], 21st [day, eponym year of Šamaš-ka]šid-ayabi, [of ...]. SAA 06 305; SAAo P335133.

Obverse

[Sea]l of Mukin-Aššur, [servant] of the palace superintendent, [owner of the ma]n being sold. (cylinder seal impression) Nabû-belu-uṣur, baker, servant of Mukin-[Aššur] — Remanni-[Adad], chief chariot driver, has contracted, purchased, and acquired him for one mina silver by the (mina) of Car[chemish]. The mon[ey] is paid completely. That servant [is purchased] and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litig[ation] is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, whether Mukin-Aš[šur] or his sons or brothers, seeks [a lawsu]it or litigation against Remanni-Adad [and] his sons, shall pay 10 minas of silver. He shall contest in his lawsuit [and] not succeed.

Reverse

(Guaranteed against) seizures of epilepsy for [100 days] and against fraud for[ever]. W[itness Ner]gal-šar[ru-uṣur, 'third man].' [Witness Uarbisi, ditto]. [Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chari]ot dr[iver]. [Witness Nabû-šez]ib, [ditto]. [Witness Zarutî], cohort commander. [Witness ...]-upahhir. [Month ...], 21st [day, eponym year of Šamaš-ka]šid-ayabi, [Witness A]hi-ṭaba. [Witness Nabû]-nadin-ahhe, scribe.

SAA 06 306 — Duplicate of the Previous Text (669)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01140; ADD 0187. Assigned to Esarhaddon's reign (680–669 BC). SAA 06 306; SAAo P335137.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Nabû-belu-uṣur, baker, servant] o[f Mukin-Aš]šur — [Rema]nni-Adad, chief [chariot]-driver, [has contracted], purchased, and acquired him for [one mi]na of silver by the (mina) of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. That servant is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, whether Mukin-Aššur or his sons or brothers, seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Remanni-Adad and his sons, [shall pay 10 minas of silver. He shall contest] in his lawsuit [and not] succeed.

Reverse

(Guaranteed against) [seizures of epilepsy for 1]00 days [and against fraud fo]rever. [Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur], 'third man.' [Witness Uarbi]si, ditto. [Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, char]iot driver. [Witness Nabû-šezib], ditto. [Witness Zarutî, cohort command]er. [Witness ...-upahhi]r. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 307 — Remanni-Adad Loans Silver (668-II-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00387; ADD 0065. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Iyyar (II), 10[th] day, eponym year of Mar-lar[im]. SAA 06 307; SAAo P335017.

Obverse

3 minas of silver [by the] mina of Carchemish [belonging to Re]manni-Adad the [chariot driver], [at the disposal of Ban]î, deputy, (and) at the disposal of Ṭusî, [...]. Di[d]î, [..., and his wife] are pla[ced] as a pledge. The silver shall not bear in[terest]. On the day that [they pay] the silver, they shall [redeem] the people.

Reverse

Witness Šarru-i[la'i]. Witness [NN, ...]. Witness Haba[sti, head porter]. Witness Aššur-eṭ[ir, ...]. Witness [Nabû-šumu]-uṣur, [head porter]. Witness Šummu-ilu, [cohort commander]. Month Iyyar (II), 10[th] day, eponym year of Mar-lar[im].

SAA 06 308 — Remanni-Adad Buys [...] (668?)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0031; ADD 1155. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 308; SAAo P335937.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Remanni-Adad, chief chariot driver, has contracted and bought it from Da]dî [for ......]. The money [is paid] com[pletely. Any revocation, lawsuit], or litigation is v[oid]. [Whoever] in the future, at an[y time, whe]ther [Dadd]î or [his] sons [o]r brothers, or [his ...] or any relative of his, [whoever lodges a complaint and seeks a] law[suit or litigation] against Remanni-Adad, [his sons and grand]sons,

Bottom Edge

shall place [x minas of silver] and one mina of gold in the lap of Mullissu, shall tie two white horses to the feet of Aššur, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed.

Reverse

Witness Silim-Aššur, grand vizier. Witness Šummu-ilu, cohort commander. Witness Habasti, head por[ter]. Witness Nabû-šumu-uṣur, head porter. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy of the te[am-commander]. Witness Ṣalam-šarri-iqbi, [...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 309 — Remanni-Adad Buys a Eunuch (667-I)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0179; ADD 0200. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Nisan (I), [...th day], [e]ponym year of Gabbaru. SAA 06 309; SAAo P335147.

Obverse

Seal of Šamaš-[abu'a], owner of the man [being sold]. (cylinder seal impression) Ahu-lamur, eunuch, servant of Šamaš-abu'a — Remanni-Adad, chief chariot driver of Assurbanipal, king of Assyria, has contracted and bought him [for x mi]nas of silver. [The money] is paid [completely]. That ma[n is purchased and acquired. Any rev]ocation, [lawsuit or litigation is void]. (Break)

Reverse

[...] shall place [x minas of silver (and) x minas of go]ld [in the lap of] Ištar residing in Nineveh, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Zarutî, chariot driver of the prince. Witness Šamaš-šallim, ditto of the palace. Witness Ban[î], physician. Witness Ṣillayu, merchant. [Wit]ness Nabû-eriba, deputy of the team-commander. Witness Ahû-amur, horse trainer. Witness Šamšanni-ilu, horse trainer. Witness Nabû-zeru-iddina, horse trainer. Witness Ṣalam-šarri-iqb[i, ...].

Right Edge

Witness Yada['-il, ...]. Month Nisan (I), [...th day], [e]ponym year of Gabbaru.

Edge

[Witness] Gula-zeru-ereš, scribe.

SAA 06 310 — Remanni-Adad Buys a Slave (667-XII-16)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00372; ADD 0185. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Adar (XII), 16th day, eponym year of Gabbaru. SAA 06 310; SAAo P335135.

Obverse

Seal of Šamaš-ila'i, [...] of Dur-Šarruken, owner of the man [being sold]. (cylinder seal impression) (Break)

Reverse

[He shall plac]e [x minas of silver and x minas of gol]d in the lap of Ištar of N[ineveh, and shall ret]urn the money tenfold to its owner. [Witness] Uarbis, 'third man.' [Witness] Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver. Witness Sakkannu, chariot driver. Witness Nabû-šezib, ditto. Witness [Na]bû-eriba, deputy of the team-commander. Witness Mannu-ki-Harran, horse trainer of the open chariotry. Witness Ilu-mušezib, ditto. Witness Dari-šarru, ditto. Witness Abi-ul-idi, scribe, keeper of this contract. Witness Issar-duri, scribe. Witness Sa'iru, 'third man.' Witness Se'-dalâ, horse trainer of the open chariotry. Month Adar (XII), 16th day, eponym year of Gabbaru.

Right Edge

[Witness] Nabû-aplu-iddina, scribe of the queen.

SAA 06 311 — Remanni-Adad Buys a House (666-XI-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0461B; ADD 0331. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 1st day, eponym year of Kanunayu, governor of the New Palace. SAA 06 311; SAAo P335275.

Obverse

Seal of Issar-duri, seal of Lu-šakin, [s]on of Abšiešu the Egyptian, owners of the house being sold. (blank seal space) A built house with its beams and doors in the town Bet-Eriba-ilu (on) the outskirts of the city of Ṣab-Adad — Remanni-Adad, chief chariot driver of Assurbanipal, king of Assyria, has contracted and bought it from Issar-duri and Lu-šakin for 4 minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish. The money is paid completely. The house is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or [liti]gation is void. Whoever in the future, [at any ti]me, lodges a complaint, [whether] these [gentlemen] or [their] so[ns] (Break)

Reverse

[Witness P]a[..., ...]. [Witness] Abi-[..., ...]. [Witness Se]'-ila'i, ditto. [Witness B]ahianu, ditto. Witness Marduk-remanni, ditto. A total of 6 witnesses from Bet-Eriba-ilu. Witness Issar-nadin-apli, scribe, keeper of the contract. Month Shebat (XI), 1st day, eponym year of Kanunayu, governor of the New Palace.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 312 — Remanni-Adad Buys 5 Servants (666-IV-20)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00399 + K 07357 + K 10448 + K 13056; ADD 0801. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), 20th day, eponym year of Kanunayu of the N[ew] Palace. SAA 06 312; SAAo P335652.

Obverse

Seal of [Bel]-aplu-iddina, chief s[ing]er of Til-Barsip, owner of the people being sold. (two stamp seal impressions) [Gabbê, tailor; his wife] (Break) [Remanni-Adad has contracted and] bought them for [3 minas of silver (by the mina) of Carch]emish. [The money is paid completely. Those] people [are purchas]ed and acquir[ed. Any revocation, lawsuit], or litigation [is void. Whoever in the fut]ure, at any ti[me, lodges a complaint] and breaks the contract, whether Bel-aplu-iddina or his sons, grandsons, [brothers or nep]hews, [o]r [..., o]r [any relative of his],

Reverse

and [se]eks a lawsuit or litigation [against Remanni-Adad, his sons and grandsons, shall return the money tenfold to] its [own]ers. (Break) [Witness Silim-Aššur, gr]and vizier. [Witness Zarutî, chariot] driver of the pri[nce]. [Witness Zarutî, cohort comman]der of the prince. [Witness Šamaš]-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver. [Witness Sakkan]nu, chariot dri[ver]. [Witness Na]bû-eriba, deputy of the team-com[mander]. Witness Aššur-ila'i, son of Šarru-ibni. Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, (son) of the city emissary of Til-Barsip. Month Tammuz (IV), 20th day, eponym year of Kanunayu of the N[ew] Palace.

[3 lines of the Reverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 313 — Duplicate of the Previous Text (666-IV-20)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00347; ADD 0258. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), [2]0th [day], eponym year of Kanunayu of the New Palace. SAA 06 313; SAAo P335205.

Obverse

[Seal of Bel]-aplu-iddina, chief [singe]r of Til-Barsip, [owner of the pe]ople being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) [Gabb]ê, tailor, his wife, [mother], and two sons, a total of 5 persons, [servan]ts of Bel-aplu-iddina — Remanni-Adad, [chariot] driver of the king, [has contr]acted and bought them from [Bel]-aplu-iddina for 3 minas of [silver] (by the mina) of Carchemish. [The money] is paid [complete]ly. Those [people] are purch[ased and acquired. Any rev]ocation, lawsu[it, or litigation is void]. [Who]ever [in the future] (Break)

Reverse

[deputy of] the tea[m-commander]. [Witness Aš]šur-ila'i, son of [Šarru]-ib[ni]. [Witness] Nergal-šarru-uṣur, son of the emissary [o]f Til-Barsip. Month Tammuz (IV), [2]0th [day], eponym year of Kanunayu of the New Palace.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 314 — Remanni-Adad Buys an Estate in Ispallure (666-XI-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01499; ADD 0448. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 10th day, eponym year of [Kanunayu of the New Palace]. SAA 06 314; SAAo P335389.

Obverse

[Se]al of Bariki, chie[f ...], seal of Abail, owners of the people, vineyards and houses [being sold]. (space for stamp seal impressions) A vineyard of 1,000 vines [in Izalla], adjoining the vineyard of [NN]; A second vineyard of 2,00[0 vines in ..., adjoining the vineyard of NN]; [a total of two] vineyards of 3,0[00 vines]; [B]a'al-azuri, g[ardener], his [wife], son, and daughter; [NN, his wife and ...]; in all 7 persons, two houses, two vineyards and 4 stone wal[ls] in Izalla [belonging to] Barik[i and Abail], in the town Ispallu[rê ...] — Remanni-[Adad], chief [chariot driver] of Assurbanipal, king of Assyria, has contracted and bought (said property) from Bariki and [Abail]. The money is p[aid] completely. [Those people, vineyards], houses, and stone wal[ls are purchased] and acquired. Any revocation, law[suit, or litigation is void]. Whoever in the future, at any ti[me, lodges a complaint], whether Bariki [or Abail] or their sons, [grandsons], brothers or nep[hews], or [their] governor, [...] or relative, and seeks a law[suit or litigation against Remanni-Adad] and his sons and grandsons,

Reverse

shall place one talent of [refined] sil[ver and one mina of] pure [gold] in the lap of Iš[tar residing] in Nineveh, and [shall return] the money ten[fold to its owner]. He shall contest in his lawsuit and [not succeed]. Witness Šumma-Aššur, governor of [...]. Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, [chief] 'third man.' Witness Sasî, mayor of [...]. Witness Issar-šumu-ereš, chief scr[ibe]. [Witness] Adad-šumu-uṣur, chief [exorcist]. [Witness Šu]maya son of [Nabû-zeru-lešir]. [Witness Nabû-nad]in-šumi, [... exorcist]. [Witness ......]. Witness Šama[š-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver]. Witness Nabû-šezib, [chariot driver]. Witness Nabû-eriba, depu[ty of the team-commander]. Witness Issar-šumu-iddina, [...]. Witness Ahu-lamur. Witness [NN]. Witness Aqaba. Witness Ba[...]. Witness Barzikutu. B[u...]. Witness Ahu-duri, a total of 7 witnesses [from Ispallurê]. Witness Issar-nadin-apli, [scribe, keeper of the contract]. Month Shebat (XI), 10th day, eponym year of [Kanunayu of the New Palace].

Right Edge

[Witness ...]-Adad, [...]. [Witness Nabû-r]ehtu-uṣur. [Witness] Aššur-isse'a. Witness [NN], 'third man.'

Edge

Witness Ahu-[...], Aramean [scribe].

SAA 06 315 — Remanni-Adad Buys Land and Personnel (666-XII-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00306; ADD 0420. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Adar (XII), 1st day, eponym year of Kanun[ayu] of the New Palace. SAA 06 315; SAAo P335363.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) An estate of 60 hectares [of land by the seah of 10 'litres'], a barnyard in [its] enti[rety], (and) a plot of 2 decares, a threshing floor, in Til-Nahiri; Qarhâ, farmer, Eni-i[l], a weaned boy, Abšâ, h[is] brother, and Papâ, their mother; in all 5 pers[ons], an estate of 60 hectares of land and a barnyard in its entirety — Remanni-Adad, chariot dri[ver of A]ssurbanipal, king of Assyria, has contracted and bought (said property) [fro]m Nušhu-sall[ihanni for x min]as of silver by the mina [of] Carchemish. [The mon]ey is paid completely. Those [fields], buildings, and people [are purchas]ed and acqu[ired]. (Break)

Reverse

[Witness] Ahu-lâmašši, ['third man']. [Witness] Se'-hari, [ditto]. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy team-c[ommander]. Witness Mannu-ki-Harran, horse tr[ainer of open chariotry]. Witness Se'-dalâ, ditto. Witness Na'di-Adad, ditto. Witness Issar-nadin-apli, scribe, [keeper of the contract]. Month Adar (XII), 1st day, eponym year of Kanun[ayu] of the New Palace.

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 316 — Duplicate of the Previous Contract (666-XII-1)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-07-27, 0028; ADD 0421. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; [Month Ab] (V), 1st [d]ay, eponym year of [Ka]nunayu of the New Palace. SAA 06 316; SAAo P335364.

Obverse

[Seal] of Nušhu-sallihan[ni, hor]se trainer of the open chariotry, owner of the land and people being sold. (stamp seal impressions) [An estate of 60 hectares] of land by the seah of 10 'litres,' [a barnyard] in its entirety, [and a plot of 2 decares, a thres]hing floor, in Til-Nahiri; [Qarhâ, farmer], En[i-il, a weaned boy, Absâ] his brother, and P[apâ, their mother; in all 5 person]s, an estate of 60 [hectares of land, and a barn]yard [in its entirety] — [Remanni-Adad ... has contracted a]nd (Break)

Reverse

He shall [contest in] his [lawsuit and not succeed]. [Witne]ss Silim-Aššur, [grand vizier]. [Witness] Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver. [Witness] Nabû-šezib, ditto. [Witness] Šumma-ilani, ditto [Witne]ss Barruqu, ditto. [Witness] Sakkannu, ditto. [Witness] Ahu-lâmašši, 'third man.' [Witness] Se'-hari, ditto. [Witness] Nabû-eriba, deputy team-commander. [Witness Man]nu-ki-Harran, horse trainer of the open chariotry. [Witness Se]'-dalâ, ditto. [Witness Na'di]-Adad, ditto. [Witness Issar-nad]in-apli, scribe, keeper of the contract.

Right Edge

[Month Ab] (V), 1st [d]ay, eponym year of [Ka]nunayu of the New Palace.

[1 line of the Right Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 317 — Remanni-Adad Loans Silver against Pledge (666)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1889-04-26 Bu, 0007; ADD 0060. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; [Month .... ...]th day, eponym year of Kanuna[yu of the New Pala]ce. SAA 06 317; SAAo P335012.

Obverse

[Seal of] Ṣalam-šarri-iqbi, [..., seal of] Na'di-Inurta, aug[ur]. [The serv]ants of Ṣalam-šar[ri-iqbi and Na'di-Inurta are placed] as a pled[ge in lieu of 1 1/2 mi]nas of silver [at the disposal of Remanni-Adad], (space for stamp seal impressions) chief chariot driver of the ki[ng]. Whoever pays the 1 1/2 minas of silver to Rem[anni-Adad], shall [redeem] his servants. [Wit]ness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot dr[iver of the prince]. [Wit]ness Šumma-ilani, ditto [ditto]. [Wit]ness Barruqu, ditto [ditto].

Bottom Edge

[Wit]ness Sakkannu, ditto ditto. Witness Nabû-zeru-iddina, ditto ditto.

Reverse

Witness Sin-ašared, chief 'third man' of the prince. Witness Ahu-lâmašši, 'third man' of the prince. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy of the te[am]-commander. (space for stamp seal impressions) [Wit]ness Nabû-zeru-iddina, horse trainer of the open chariotry. [Wit]ness Na'id-Adad, ditto. [Witness ...-id]dina, ditto. [Wit]ness Banî, keeper of the tablet. [Month .... ...]th day, eponym year of Kanuna[yu of the New Pala]ce. Witness Nadinu, scribe of the ki[ng].

SAA 06 318 — Remanni-Adad Loans 10 Minas of Silver (665-X-22)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00365; ADD 0035. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Tebet (X), 22nd day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-šarri. SAA 06 318; SAAo P334987.

Obverse

[S]eal of Mannu-ki-ahi, deputy (governor) of Arrapha; [s]eal of Nabû-ašared. 10 minas of silver, [ca]pital, by the mina of Carchemish, belonging to Remanni-Adad, chief chariot driver, (blank seal space) at their disposal. They shall pay back the capital of the silver in Nisan (I). [If they do not pa]y, the silver shall increase by a fourth. [Witness Barru]qu, chariot driver.

Bottom Edge

[Witness Sakk]annu, ditto. [Witness Nabû-zeru-idd]ina, ditto.

Reverse

[Witness NN], eunuch. Witness Nabû-qati-ṣabat, eunuch. Witness Ubru-Aššur, conscript. Month Tebet (X), 22nd day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-šarri.

SAA 06 319 — Remanni-Adad Buys Two Slaves (665-XI-10)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0029; ADD 0237. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Shebat (XI), 10th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-šarri. SAA 06 319; SAAo P335184.

Obverse

Seal of Se'-natan, owner of the people being sold. (stamp seal impressions) Dinana and Gabbiya, his wife, a total of 2 persons, servants of Se'-natan — Remanni-Adad, chariot driver, has contracted and bought them for one mina of silver. The money is paid completely. The people are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, whether Se'-natan or his relative, lodges a complaint and breaks the contract and seeks a lawsuit or litiga[tion] against Remanni-Adad and [his sons],

Reverse

[shall place] one mina of silver (and) one [mina of gold] in the the lap of the Lady of Nineveh, [and shall return] the money tenfold t[o its owner]. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not [succeed]. Witness Bel-aplu-iddina, go[vernor] Witness Sin-abu-uṣur, [...]. Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, city overseer. Witness Kiṣir-Aššur, mayor. Witness El-il-milki, son of Bel-nuri. Witness Bel-taklak. Witness Rahim-Dadi, merchant. Witness Ilu-deni-lamur, son of [Be]l-aplu-iddina. Witness Adad-ša[lli]m, son of Atarâ. Witness Ninuayu. Witness Bariku. [Wit]ness Ahi-ila'i. Witness Nabû-šezibanni. [Wit]ness Kenî, scribe. Month Shebat (XI), 10th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-šarri.

SAA 06 320 — Remanni-Adad Purchases Land (664-X-17)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0083; ADD 0377. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; [Mon]th Tebet (X), 17th day, eponym year of Šarru-lu-dari, [gov]ernor of Dur-Šarruk[en]. SAA 06 320; SAAo P335321.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) owner of the house, [land, and people being sol]d. (space for stamp seal impression) An estate of 15 hectares of land adjoining the road which lea[ds] (from) the village of [Dannaya] to the village of Ildiši; [x gar]dens adjoining the field of Lu[... and the field of] Iddinaya; an estate of 4 hectares of [land adjoining the road which [lea]ds [from the vill]age of Dannaya to the vil[lage of ...], a total of 5 (hectares) adjoining the field of Išma[nni-...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness Sin-ašared, 'third man' of the pr[ince]. Witness Zarutî, cohort commander [of ditto]. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy of the team-[commander]. Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, 'third m[an].' Witness Banî, deputy of the chief [physician]. Witness Zababa-eriba, 'third [man].' Witness Aššur-le'i,'third [man].' Witness Mannu-ki-ṣabe, brother of Kinanni-[Issar]. [Mon]th Tebet (X), 17th day, eponym year of Šarru-lu-dari, [gov]ernor of Dur-Šarruk[en].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 321 — Duplicate of the Previous Text

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01602; ADD 0439. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 321; SAAo P335382.

Obverse

[Seal of] Kinanni-Issar, Qatnean [...], owner of the land and peo[ple being] sol[d]. (stamp seal impressions) [An estate of 15 hectares of l]and [adjoin]ing the road [which l]eads (from) the village of [Dannaya]to [the village of Ildiši] and adjoining [...]; [x gardens adjoining the field of Lu... and] the field of Iddini[ya]; [an estate of 4 hectares of land adjoining the road [lea]ding [from the vil]lage of Dannay[a to the village of ...]; [a total of 5 (hectares) adjoining Išmanni-... and] the road [lead]ing to [the village of ...] (Break)

Reverse

Witness [Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver]. Witness Ma[rduk-šarru-ušur], son of [Gabbî]. Witness Zarut[î], chariot driver. Witness Sin-[ašared], 'third [m]an' [of the prince]. [Witness Zaru]tî, co[hort commander of the prince]. [Witness] Nabû-eriba, deputy [team-commander]. [Witness] Nergal-šarru-uṣur, ['third man']. [Witness] Banî, deputy [chief physician]. [Witness] Zababa-eri[ba, 'third man']. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 322 — Remanni-Adad Buys Land and [...]

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 16094. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 322; SAAo P336637.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [bought them] from Kina[nni-Issar for ......]. [The money] is paid [completely]. The field [and ...] are purchased and acqu[ired. Any revocation, lawsuit], or litigation is void. [Whoe]ver [in the future, at any time], lodges a complaint, [breaks the contract, or com]es forward [... and seeks a law]suit [or litigation] against Rema[nni-Adad ...] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 323 — Remanni-Adad Loans Silver, 75 Rams, and a Heifer (664-X-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00404; ADD 0115. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; [Mon]th Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Šarru-lu-dari. SAA 06 323; SAAo P335066.

Obverse

10 minas of silver by the (mina) of Carchemish, 75 rams, and one heifer belonging to Remanni-Adad, chariot driver, at the disposal of Arbailayu, deputy (governor) of Barhalza, Nabû-riba-ahhe the scribe, Mašqaru the 'third man,' and Il-dalâ ditto. They have taken it as a loan. It shall increase by a third.

Bottom Edge

One shall give back the sheep and the heifer in Adar (XII). If not, the sheep will give birth.

Reverse

[Mon]th Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Šarru-lu-dari. [Wit]ness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, 'third man.' Witness Uarmeri, ditto. Witness Šamaš-šarru-u[ṣur], chariot driver. Witness Nabû-šezib, ditto. Witness Barruqu. Witness Šumma-ilani, ditto. Witness Sakkannu, ditto. Witness Aššur-ila'i, cohort commander of the royal bodyguard. Witness Zarutî, chariot driver of the prince. Witness Zarutî, cohort commander of the prince. Witness Habasti, head porter.

Edge

[Witness] Nergal-šarru-uṣur, 'third man.' [Witness Marduk]-šarru-uṣur, son of Gabbî.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 324 — Duplicate of the Previous Text (664-X-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0382; ADD 0116. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 324; SAAo P335067.

Obverse

[Seal of Arbailayu], deputy (governor) of Barhalza, [seal of Nabû-riba-ahhe], scribe, [seal of Mašqaru], 'third man,' [seal of Il-dalâ] ditto. [10 minas of silver b]y the mina [of Carche]mish, [75 rams, and one] good heifer [belonging to Remanni-Adad], chariot driver [of Assurbanipal, king] of Assyria, [at the disposal of Arbailayu, deputy] of Barhalza, [Nabû-riba-ahhe t]he scribe, [Mašqaru] the 'third man,' [and Il-dalâ] ditto.

[3 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[They have t]aken it [as a loan]. It shall [increase] by a third. [One shall give back the sheep and the] hei[fe]r [in Adar (XII). I]f not, [the sheep will give birth]. [Wit]ness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, 'third man.' [Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur], chariot driver. [Witness Barruqu, ditto. Witn]ess Nabû-šezib, ditto. [Witness Šumma-ilani, ditto. Witness] Sakkannu, ditto. [Witness Aššur-ila'i], cohort commander of the royal bodyguard. [Witness Zarutî, cohort] commander of the prince. [Witness Habasti, he]ad porter.

Right Edge

[Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, 'third man.' Witness] Marduk-šarru-uṣur, son of Gabbê.

SAA 06 325 — Remanni-Adad Buys an Entire Village (663-X-25)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00324; ADD 0470. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Bel-na'id, commander-in-c[hief]. SAA 06 325; SAAo P335409.

Obverse

Seal of Inurta-ila'i, deputy of the town of Dannaya; seal of Asqudu, scribe of [the queen] mother; seal of Hiri-ahhe, chariot driver; seal of Adad-uballiṭ, 'third man'; seal of Nabû-remanni, cohort commander; seal of Issar-ila'i, ditto; seal of Milki-idri, [ditto]; seal of Mannu-ki-Arbail, cha[riot fighter]; seal of Zeru-ukin, ditto; seal of Dadi-ibni, ditto; a total of 10 gentlemen from Dannaya, owners of the town being sold in its entirety. (stamp seal impressions) (Break)

Reverse

[whoever] seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Remanni-Adad and his sons (and) grandsons, shall place two talents of refined silver and one talent of pure gold in the lap of Ištar residing in Nineveh, shall tie two white horses to the feet of Aššur, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. Witness Kanunayu, sartinnu. Witness Silim-Aššur, grand vizier. Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, 'third man.' Witness Ubarbisi, ditto. Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver. Witness Nabû-šezib, ditto. Witness Barruqu, ditto. Witness Sakkannu, ditto. Witness Zababa-eriba, 'third man.' Witness Ahu-lâmašši, ditto. Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur, ditto. Witness Habasti, head porter. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy of the team-commander. Witness Banî, deputy of the chief physician. Witness Zarutî, cohort commander of the bodyguard o[f the prince]. Witness Nabû-šarru-uṣur, ditto of the ša-šēpi guard of the prince. Witness Sin-ašared, 'third man' of the prince. Witness Ahu-amur, horse trainer of the open chariotry. Witness Mannu-ki-Harran ditto. Month Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Bel-na'id, commander-in-c[hief].

SAA 06 326 — Remanni-Adad Buys a Town near Nerab

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00446; ADD 0471. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 326; SAAo P335410.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (space for stamp seal impressions) The town of Musina-[aplu-iddina in its entirety ...], with its fields [and people]; [an estate of x hectares of land] by the copper seah of 9 'litres,' ex[empt land with no straw] and corn taxes, adjoining the bor[der of the town ...], adjoining the border of the town of Ṭab-ṣil-[...], and adjoining the city Nerab of the governor of [Arpad]; one vineyard with 1,500 vines [in it] and one vegetable garden; Šulmu-Bel, far[mer], Ya-ahhe, his adolescent son, his wife Uar[i...], a total of 3; Kamasu, farmer, Hurubisa[...], his adolescent son, his wife Lu-balṭat, a total of 3 persons; in all 6 pers[on]s (and) the town of Musina-aplu-iddina in its entirety in the district of Arpad next to the city Nerab of the governor of Arpad — Remanni-Adad, c[hief] chariot driver of Assurbanipal, king of Assyria, has contracted [and] bought (said property) for 17 1/2 min[as of silver] by the mina of Carchemish from Mannu-ki-Ninua, Sin-šumu-[...] and Ikkaru. The money is paid compl[etely]. That town, field, vineyard, [vegetable] garden and people are purchased and acquired. Any revoca[tion], lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, and at any time, lodges a compl[aint], whether Mannu-ki-Ninua, S[in-šumu-...] or Ikkaru, or [their] sons, [gran]dsons, brothers [or nephews], or [their] prefect, mayor, governor, relative, or neighbour,

Reverse

whoever comes forw[ard] and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Remanni-Adad, chief chariot driver of Assurbanipal, king of Assyria, and his sons and grandsons, shall tie two white horses to the feet of Aššur, shall bring four harbakannu horses to the feet of Nergal, shall place two talents of refined silver and one talent of pure gold in the lap of Iš[tar residing in Nine]veh, and [shall ret]urn the money tenfo[ld to its owners]. He shall con[test] in his lawsuit [and not succee]d. Th[e judge shall not heed] his case. Witness Nergal-šarru-u[ṣur, 'third man']. Witness Uarbis, [ditto]. Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, [chariot driver]. Witness Zarutî, [cohort commander]. Witness Aššur-ila'i, [cohort commander]. [Witness] Barruqu, [chariot driver]. Witness Ahu-lâ[mašši, 'third man']. Witness Za[baba-eriba, 'third man']. Witness Aššur-[......]. Witness [.......]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 327 — Fragment of a Remanni-Adad Witness List (663-X-28)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0723; ADD 0611. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; [Mon]th Tebet (X), 28th day, epo[nym year of Bel-na'id], governor of C[ommagene]. SAA 06 327; SAAo P335528.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

[Witness Barr]uq[u, chariot driver]. [Witness Aššur-il]a'i, [cohort commander of the royal bodyguard]. [Witness Sa]kkannu, [chariot driver]. [Witness Marduk-šar]ru-uṣur, son of [Gabbê]. [Witness Nergal]-šarru-uṣur, 'third [man].' [Witness] Zababa-eriba, ['third man].' [Witness] Kanunayu. Witness [NN]. [Mon]th Tebet (X), 28th day, epo[nym year of Bel-na'id], governor of C[ommagene].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 328 — Remanni-Adad Buys a House in Nemed-Ištar (663?)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0021; ADD 1153. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month [..., ...th day, eponym year of ...]. SAA 06 328; SAAo P335935.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) a total of [2 sons of ...]-Adad, owner[s of] the house being sold. (cylinder seal impression) A built house in its entirety with its beams and door[s] in the city of Nemed-Issar, adjoining [the king's] road, adjoining the house of Ṭabî, Ka[...], the houses of Šulmu-beli-lamur and Aplaya, and adjoining the street — Remanni-Adad, chariot driver of Assurbanipal, king of Assyria, has contracted and bought it for 5 minas of silver. [The mon]ey is paid completely. The house is purchased [and acquired. Any revo]cation, lawsuit, or litigation is void.

Bottom Edge

[Whoever i]n the future, and at any time, [whether] Nabû-malik and Šumma-ilu, [or] their sons, grandsons and [brothers, o]r their prefect and the mayor of their city,

Reverse

[seeks a lawsuit] or litigation [against Remanni-Ad]ad, his sons [and grandsons], shall place [x minas of sil]ver and one mina of gold [in the lap of Ištar res]iding in Nineveh, and shall return [the money tenfold t]o its owner. [Witness NN], scribe of the crown prince. [Witness NN], palace superintendent of the prince. [Witness Habas]ti, head por[ter]. [Witness Banî], deputy of the chief [physician]. [Witness ...]-iqiša, [...]. [Witness NN], chari[ot driver ...]. Witness Aššur-šarru-ušur, char[iot driver ...]. Witness Nabû-eriba, [deputy team commander]. Witness Sakkan[nu, chariot driver]. Witness [NN, ...]. Month [..., ...th day, eponym year of ...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 329 — Remanni-Adad Buys Vineyards in Singara (660-IV-26)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00317; ADD 0444. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), 26th day, eponym year of Gir-Ṣapunu. SAA 06 329; SAAo P335385.

Obverse

Seal of Adad-naṣir, (blank seal space) scribe of the house of Aššur-le'i, owner of the vineyard and the man being sold. A vineyard in Singara, in the house of Ištar, 1,000 vines within it; an estate of two hectares of land; a grove of oak trees; an estate of 6 hectares of land, including a meadow, a seed-corn house and a house; a garden and a pool adjoining the gardens of the vizier, Bel-mušallim, Aplaya, and Ahu-ereš; Lusumu, gardener — Remanni-Adad the chariot [driver] has contracted and [bought it] for 4 minas of silver by the [mina] of Carchemish. [The money] is paid [complete]ly. That vineyard and grove are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, a[t any time], lodges a complaint or breaks the contract, wheth[er] Adad-naṣir or his sons o[r] grandsons, whoever se[eks a lawsuit] or litigation against [Remanni-Adad], his sons and grand[sons],

Reverse

shall place [x minas] of refined silver and one [mina of pure gold] in the lap of Išt[ar residing in Nineveh], and shall return the money [tenfold to] its owners. [He shall contest] in [his] la[wsuit and] not suc[ceed]. Witness Silim-Aššur, [grand vizier]. Witness Šarru-ila'i, [cohort com]mander of the royal bodyguard. Witness Issar-šumu-ereš, chief scribe. Witness Marduk-šakin-šumi, chief exorcist. Witness Marduk-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver of the queen. Witness Mannu-ki-Aššur, ditto of the prince. Witness Tarditu-Aššur, 'third man' of the prince. Witness Nabû-zeru-iddina, chariot driver. Witness Zeru-ukin, chariot driver. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy of the team-commander. Witness Marduk-zeru-ibni, scribe. Month Tammuz (IV), 26th day, eponym year of Gir-Ṣapunu.

SAA 06 330 — Duplicate of the Preceding Text (660-IV-26)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0162; ADD 0445. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Tammuz (IV), 26th day, [eponym year of Gir-Ṣapunu]. SAA 06 330; SAAo P335386.

Obverse

Se[al of Adad-naṣir], (cylinder seal impression) [scribe] of [the house of Aššur-le'i, owner of the gar]den and the man [being sold]. [A vineyard in] Si[ngara, in the house of Ištar, 1,000 vi]nes [within it; an estate] of two hectares of land; [a grove of oak trees; an estate] of 6 hectares of land, [including] a m[eadow], [a seed-cor]n house and a house; (Break)

Reverse

[He shall place x minas of refined silver and one mina of pure gold in the lap of Ištar] residing in Ni[neveh, and shall return] the money te[nfold to its owner]. He shall con[test] in his lawsuit [and not succeed]. Witness Silim-Aš[šur, grand vizier]. Witness Šarru-ila'[i, cohort commander of the royal bodyguard]. Witness Issar-šumu-er[eš, chief scribe]. Witness Marduk-šakin-šu[mi, chief exorcist]. Witness Marduk-šarru-uṣur, [chariot driver of the queen]. Witness Mannu-ki-Aššur, [ditto of the prince]. Witness Tarditu-Aššur, ['third man' of the prince]. Witness Nabû-zeru-iddina, [chariot driver]. Witness Zeru-ukin, [chariot driver]. Witness Nabû-eriba, [deputy of the team-commander]. Witness Marduk-zeru-ibni, [scribe]. Month Tammuz (IV), 26th day, [eponym year of Gir-Ṣapunu].

SAA 06 331 — Remanni-Adad Buys Vineyards in Singara (660-V-3)

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, Rm 0183; ADD 0362. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Ab (V), 3rd day, eponym year of Gir-Ṣap[unu]. SAA 06 331; SAAo P335306.

Obverse

Seal of Adad-naṣir, sc[ribe], son of Nabû-naṣir, scribe of the house [of Aššur-le'i], owner of the vineyard being sold. (cylinder seal impression) A vineyard in Singara, in the house [of Ištar], 2,600 vin[es within it]; an estate in [its] entirety adjoining the gardens of [NN] and the garden of [NN] (Break)

Reverse

Wit[ness ...]. Wi[tness ...] ... [...]. Witness [Da]ri-šarru, [horse trainer of the open chariotry]. Witness Šamaš-šallim, [chariot driver]. Witness Ilu-mušezib, [horse trainer of the open chariotry]. Witness Marduk-zeru-ibni, [scribe]. Month Ab (V), 3rd day, eponym year of Gir-Ṣap[unu].

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 332 — Remanni-Adad Buys Land, People and Vineyards

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 00461 + K 01510; ADD 0433+. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 332; SAAo P335376.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) owner of the people, land, and vineyar[ds being sold]. (cylinder seal impression) An estate of 10 hectares of land by the seah of 9 'litres'; one vineyard adjoining the river Ilabb[iašu], the vinyeard of Šarru-lu-dari, and the riv[er ...]; one vineyard adjoining the vineyard of [...], the Ilabbiašu [river], and [...]; [a barnyard in its] entirety [adjoining ......, the garden o]f Aya[......] (Break)

Reverse

[He shall return the money ten]fold to [its owners]. He shall contest [in his lawsuit] and [not succeed]. [Witness Ner]gal-šarru-uṣur, [chief 'third man']. [Witness Š]amaš-šarru-uṣur, [chariot driver]. [Witness] Marduk-šarru-uṣur, [chariot driver of the queen]. Witness Silim-Aššur, grand vizier. Witness Nabû-še[zib]. Witness Sakkannu, chariot driver. Witness Ahu-lâmašši son of Nergal-šarru-uṣur, 'third man.' Witness Habasti, head porter. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy of the team-commander. Witness Šamaš-abu'a, may[or o]f Ni[neveh]. Witness Ahû-amur. Witness Šamaš-šal[lim. Witn]ess Na[bû-šarru-uṣur]. Witness Mannu-ki-Harran. Witness [NN]. Witness [......]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 333 — Remanni-Adad Buys Land in the Province of Harran

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01511; ADD 0451. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 333; SAAo P335392.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [... In all] 8 persons, an estate [of ... hectares of land, a vineyard of x] thousand vines, a house, a threshing [floor] and a grove in the district of Harran —

Bottom Edge

[R]emanni-Adad, [char]iot driver, has contracted and [bought] (said property) [for x min]as of silver (by the mina) o[f Carchemish]

Reverse

(Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 334 — Remanni-Adad Buys Land in the Rab Šage Province

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0348 + 1883-01-18, 0350 + 1883-01-18, 0387; ADD 0429. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 334; SAAo P335372.

Obverse

[S]ea[l of NN, seal of] Ken-abua, his son, [in] all 2 m[en from ...], owners of the field under irrigation, [people, and vineya]rd being sold. (stamp seal impressions) [An estate of x hectares of land ...] adjoining the field of Šep-Issar, [......]ranu, [...... adjoining the field] of Gallulu, [......]; [an estate of] 6 hectares [of land adjoining the road which lead]s [to ...] (Break) [adjoining the road which le]ads [to ...], adjoining Kusanu, [......]...; [an estate of x hectares of land ...] adjoining the garden [of NN, the road which] leads [to the town ...]hili, [...... the field of Bi]suwa the scribe, [...... the field of] Šamaš-remanni, and the field [of ...]; an estate of 22 hectares of land [... in culti]vation, by the seah of 10 'litres,' [...... adjo]ining the estates of Urda-ahhešu, Sukkaya, [and ...]; [a vine]yard adjoining the vineyards of [...], Adad-dan, [......] and Belu-haluṣu; [......] Nabû-ahu-uṣur, farmer, Ahi-pada, [his son, a total of 2 persons]; Silim-Dadi, his 4 sons [and one daughter, a total of] 6 persons; Abdunu, farmer, his [...], a total of 2 persons; in all 8 persons, [......, x barn]yards, 1 vineyard, [x hectares of field] in cu[ltivation] —

[3 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[Remanni-Adad, chief ch]ariot [driver of Assurbanipal, king of] Assyria, has contracted and bou[ght (said property) from NN and Ken]-abua [for x minas of silver by to the mi]na of [Carchemish]. [The money is pa]id [complet]ely. [Th]at land, vine[yard], [barnyards, and people] are purch[ased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or liti]gation is void. [Whoever in the future, at any time], lodges a complaint [or breaks the contract, whether NN or Ken]-abua, or their sons, [grandsons, brothers or nep]hews, or their prefect [......] or their neighbour, and seeks a lawsuit or [litigation] against Remanni-Adad, [his sons] and grandsons, shall tie [2 white hors]es to the feet of Aššur, shall bring [4 harbakannu horses to the feet of Sin of Ha]rran, and [shall place x minas of silver and x minas of gold in the l]ap of Ištar [residing in Nineveh]. (Guaranteed against) [seizures of] epilepsy for 100 days [(and against) fraud forever]. [He shall return the money] tenfold to its owners. [He shall con]test [in his lawsuit] and not succeed. [Witness Nergal-šarru-uṣur], chief ['third] man.' [Witness Šamaš-šarru-ušur, chariot] driver. [Witness Šamaš]-šallim, [...]. (Break) [Witness NN, ... of] the chief eunuch. [Wit]ness Ahu-l[âmašši, 'third man'] of ditto. Witness Marduk-la[..., ditto]. Witness Ammi[ni-...], ditto. [Wit]ness Bibi[ya ...] ditto. Witness Hadi[...], ditto. [Witne]ss Gurd[î, horse trainer of the op]en [chariotry]. [Witness] Na[bû-......] ditto ditto. [Witness NN, ...] of the prince. [Witness .......], palace [scri]be. [Witness ...... horse tra]iner. (Rest destroyed)

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Edge

(Aramaic caption:) De[ed concerning the hou]se and f[ie]lds of H (and) Ken-abua [...] in the Land of the Chief Cupbearer.

[1 line of the Edge is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 335 — Remanni-Adad Purchases Land near Qatna

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01447; ADD 0418. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 335; SAAo P335361.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [An estate] of two hec[tares of land of the ...]eans, in Q[atna, adjoining ......], the Ha[bur] River, (the field of) [...]-lešir, and the maintenance field of [...]; an estate of 10 hectares of land of the [...]eans, in Qatna, adjoining the village of Kini, the city gate of Qatna, and the royal road of Dur-Katlimmu; a total of 50 hectares of land under irrigation, a house, a threshing floor, and two vegetable gardens in the town of Burrim next to the city of Qatna — Remanni-Adad, chief chariot driver of Assurbanipal, king of Assyria, has contracted and bought it for 10 minas of silver by the (mina) of Carchemish from Bel-šarru-uṣur, Nabû'a and Aššur-ši'i.

Bottom Edge

The money is paid completely. That field, house, threshing floor and gardens are purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void.

Reverse

In the future, at any time, whoever lodges a complaint, whether these men, their sons, grandsons, brothers or nephews, or their prefect or mayor, or any close relative of theirs, whoever comes forward and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Remanni-Adad, chief chariot driver, and his sons and grandsons, shall place one talent of refined silver and 10 minas of pure gold in the lap of Ištar residing in Nineveh, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. He shall contest in his non-lawsuit and not succeed. [Witness Silim-Aššu]r, grand vizier. [Witness NN], second vizier. Witness Uarbisi, [chi]ef 'third man.' [Witness Marduk-šar]ru-uṣur, son of Gabbê. [Witness NN], 'third man.' Witness Aššur-kenu-uṣur, 'third man.' [Witness ... 'third] man.' Witness Mannu-ki-Aššur, [chariot driver o]f the prince. [Witness Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot] driver. Witness Barruqu, ditto. [Witness Nabû-šezib, ditto. Witness] Zeru-ukin, ditto. [Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy of the team]-commander. [Witness .......]. [Witness Mannu-ki-Harran], horse trainer of the open chariotry. [Witness .......]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 336 — Remanni-Adad Buys an Estate in the Province of Arrapha

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 09747; ADD 0419. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 336; SAAo P335362.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [under irr]igation, a vi[neyard ......]; 10 hectares of land, one vine[yard ......] [...] village of Dannaya [......] [... vill]age of Zumbi [......], a barnyard [...] in the town of Šamaš-riqa; in all 580 hectares of land, 10 vineyards, 6 irrigated gardens, and houses in the district of Arrapha, [bel]onging to Marduk-eriba, Riba-ahhe and Kenî, in Šamaš-r[iqa] — Remanni-Adad, [chief] chariot dri[ver o]f Assurbanipal, king of Assyria, has contracted and bo[ught] (said property) from [these gentlemen] fo[r ......] documents.

Reverse

The money is paid completely. Those lands, houses, [irrigated gardens], threshing floors and springs are purchased and acqu[ired]. Any revocation lawsuit, or litigation is void. (Whoever) in the future, [at any time], whether Marduk-eriba or Riba-ahhe or Kenî son of Riba-[ahhe], or their sons, grandsons, brothers or nephews, or their prefect, or any relative of theirs, comes forward [and seeks] or institutes a lawsuit or [litigation] [against Re]manni-Adad, his sons and grandsons, saying: "The money is has not been paid completely. Those lands, irrigated gardens, threshing floors [and springs are not purchased and acquired]," [shall pay x] talents of refined silver (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 337 — Remanni-Adad Buys Land

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 06275; ADD 0515. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 337; SAAo P335452.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (seal space) [An estate of x hec]tares of land [...] the village of Andaranu [...] a house in the town of Darigu [...] an estate of 3 hectares under irrig[ation ...] — Remanni-[Adad, chief chariot driv]er, [has contracted and bought] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 338 — Remanni-Adad Buys an Estate

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1904-10-09, 0181; ADD 1189. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 338; SAAo P335969.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Seal of NN, son of ...]-Issar; [Seal of NN, son of ...]-Issar; [Seal of ......], [owners of the land ...] being sold. (blank seal space) An estate of 10 hectares of land, a gate, a po[ol, adjoining] the road which leads from Bet-Eriba-ilu [to ..., adjoining the ... o]f the ... house [....] (Break)

Reverse

Wh[oever in the future, at any] time, lodges [a complaint an breaks the contract, wh]ether the[se] men [or] their [sons, and seeks a lawsuit] or litiga[tion against Re]manni-[Adad], his [so]ns and [grands]ons, [shall re]turn [the mon]ey tenfold to [its owner]. Witness Kanunayu, sa[rtinnu]. Witness [Silim]-Aššur, vizier. [Witness] Sasî, mayor. [Witness] Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, chariot driver. [Witness] Barruqu, ditto. Witness Nabû-eṭir. Witness Sin-remanni. [Witness S]akkannu, ditto. Witness Nabû-zeru-uṣur. [Witness I]nnanni, superintendent of Nineveh. [Witness Nabû-eriba], deputy team-commander. [Witness Ahu-amur], horse trainer of the open chariotry. [Witness Mannu-ki-Harran], ditto. (Rest destroyed)

[1 line of the Reverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 339 — Remanni-Adad Buys Land

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1891-05-09 Bu, 0041; ADD 0408. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 339; SAAo P335351.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Remanni-Adad], chief [chariot driver of Assu]rbani[pal, king of Assyr]ia, [has contracted and bo]ught it for 1/2 mi[na of silver]. The money [is pa]id compl[etely]. The land is purchased [and acquired]. [Whoever] in the future, at any time, breaks the contr[act, whether] the[se men] or their sons, and seeks a law[suit or litigation] agai[nst Remanni-Adad], his sons and grandsons, [shall ret]urn the mon[ey tenfol]d [to] its [owne]rs. [He shall con]test [in his lawsuit] and not succeed.

[2 lines of the Obverse are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

[Witness Nergal-šarru]-uṣur, chief 'third man.' [Witness Uarb]is, 'third man.' [Witness Šamaš-šarru]-uṣur, chariot driver. [Witness Nabû-še]zib, ditto. [Witness ...], ditto. Witness Barruqu, ditto. [Witness Marduk-šu]mu-uṣur, chief haruspex. [Witness Banî], deputy of the chief physician. [Witness NN], chariot driver of the house of the lady [of the palace]. [Witness Nabû-eriba], deputy team-commander o[f the prince]. [Witness NN]. Witness Budi-Ba'al. [Witness ...]di, a total of 3 witnesses [from ...]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 340 — Remanni-Adad Buys Land, Gardens and People

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1882-05-22, 0139; ADD 0372. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 340; SAAo P335316.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [the fields, gardens and peop]le are acquired [and purchased. Any revocation, lawsuit] or litigation is void. [Whoever in the future], at any time, [whether NN], or his sons grandsons, brothers or [nephews] comes forward [and seeks a law]suit or litigation [against Remanni-A]dad, and his sons [and grandsons, saying]: "The money is not completely [paid, the field]s, gar[de]ns and [people are] not [acquired and purchased]," (Break)

Reverse

[shall return the money ten]fold [to its owner. He shall contest] in [his] non-lawsuit [and not] succeed. [Witness Šarru-lu-dari], governor of Dur-Šarruken. [Witness NN], ditto of Amidi. [Witness NN], ditto of Tušhan. [Witness NN], chief 'third man.' [Witness NN], chariot driver. [Witness NN], cohort commander. [Witness NN], 'third man.' [Witness Habasti], head porter. [Witness NN, ... of the pri]nce. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 341 — Remanni-Adad Buys 30 Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0348; ADD 0424. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 341; SAAo P335367.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) 2 per[sons .......] Nur-[......] Ša-[......] [.......] Ban[î, ......], Ereš-[..., NN]; a total of 12 persons. [NN], his wife and daughter; Na'di-[... and NN]; a total of 5 persons,

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

in all 30 persons, servants of his house — Remanni-Adad, chariot driver of the king of Assyria, has contracted and bought (said) fields, houses and people for 30 minas of silver from Arbailayu. The money [is paid] comple[tely. Those fields, houses and peop]le [are purchased and acquired. Any rev]ocation, [lawsuit, or litigation is void]. [Who]ever i[n the future, at any time, lodges a com]plaint [and see]ks [a lawsuit or litigation with Remanni-Adad], his [sons and grandsons, shall place x minas of refined silver and x minas of pu]re [gold] (Break)

Edge

[Witness Urda-N]anaya, [...]. [...]. Witness [NN].

[2 lines of the Edge are too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

SAA 06 342 — Remanni-Adad Buys 10 Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01563; ADD 0247. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign; Month Nisan (I), 21st day, [eponym year of ...]. SAA 06 342; SAAo P335194.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) (blank seal space) Sin-alik-pani, [..., his son], wife and weaned daughter; [NN, his son], wife and daughter; Uṣa[...], hatter, and his wife, a total of 10 [persons] — Remanni-Adad, [chariot driver], has contracted and bought (said people) from these gentlemen [for] x minas of silver (by the mina) of Carchemish. [The money is pa]id completely. Those people are purch[ased and acquired. Any revocation, law]suit, or litigation is voi[d]. (Guaranteed against) [seizures of epile]psy for 100 days (and against) frau[d fore]ver. Whoever in the future, [at any time, br]eaks the contract, whether th[ese] men [or] their [sons] or grandsons, [or ...] their labour-duty superior, and seeks a lawsu[it or liti]gation against Remanni-Adad and [his] s]ons, shall pay one talent of silver and 10 minas of [gold t]o Ištar of Nineveh, and shall re[turn] the mon[ey tenfold t]o its owners. He shall contest [in his lawsuit] and not [succeed].

Reverse

[Witness Ner]gal-šarru-uṣur, 'third man.' [Witness ...-e]reš, 'third [man].' [Witness Ua]rbis, 'third [man].' [Witness Zaru]tî, chariot dr[iver]. [Witness Šamaš]-šarru-uṣur, [ditto]. [Witness Nabû-še]zib, [ditto]. [Witness NN, ...]. [Witness ...g]ime, [...]. Witness Bel-lamur, [...]. Witness Šarruken-uṣur. Witness Sukka[ya, servant] of the cupbearer. Witness Adad-ahhe-[šallim, ...]. Witness Nabû-eriba, deputy of th[e team-commander]. Witness Šamaš-šallim, [...]. Month Nisan (I), 21st day, [eponym year of ...]. [Witness] Si[n-......].

SAA 06 343 — Remanni-Adad Buys 5 Slaves for 5 Minas of Silver

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0689; ADD 0270. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 343; SAAo P335217.

Obverse

[Seal of Da''ina]nni-Nergal, seal of Zil[î, seal of Kur-il]a'i, seal of Aššur-šallim-ahhe, [sons of] Gabbu-ilani-ereš, [a total of 4 me]n, owners of the people being sold. (blank seal space) [...] and his wife, a total of 2; [Marṣiš]-adallal, Da[..., a total of] 2 youths; [Mannu-...], their mother; in all 5 persons, [servants of] these [gentlem]en — [Rem]anni-Adad, chariot driver [of Assurban]ipal, king of Assyria, [has contracted and bought them] for 5 minas of silver by (the mina) of] Carchemish [from Da''inanni-Nergal, Zilî] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 344 — Duplicate of the Previous Document

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1880-07-19, 0140; ADD 0271. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 344; SAAo P335218.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Mar]ṣiš-adallal, Ba[...], [a total of 2] youths; Mannu-[...], their mother; in all 5 persons, [servants] of the[se] gentlemen — Remanni-Adad, chief ch[ariot driver] of Assurbanipal, king of Ass[yria], has contracted and bought them for 5 minas of silver by the (mina) of [Carchemish] from Da''inanni-Nergal, Zi[lî], Kur-ila'i, and Aššur-šallim-[ahhe]. The money is paid completely. [Th]ose [people are pu]rchased and acquired. [Any revocation, la]wsuit, or litigation is voi[d]. [In] the future, at any [time], whoever [comes forward, lodges] a complaint, [and breaks the c]ontract,

[1 line of the Obverse is too damaged for SAAo's published translation; nothing is invented here to fill the gap.]

Reverse

whether Da''inan]ni-Nergal, [Zilî, Kur-ila']i or Aš[šur-šallim-ahhe, or] their sons, grandsons, [brothers or] nephews, or [their] prefect [or] mayor, or any relative of th[eirs], and seeks a lawsu[it or liti]gation against Remanni-Adad, [chariot driver], and his sons and grandsons [...] (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 345 — Remanni-Adad Buys Three Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01505 + K 07407; ADD 0322. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 345; SAAo P335267.

Obverse

[Seal of Nabû-aplu-iddina, owner] of the people [being sold]. (cylinder seal impression) [...]a-ṭa[b], his servant, [...]-ila'i, his wife, [...]atu, his daughter, [a total of 3 per]sons — [Remanni]-Adad, [chief] chariot driver [of] king [Assur]banipal, has contracted and [bought them from Na]bû-aplu-iddina [for x] shekels of silver. [Tho]se [people] are purch[ased and acquired]. (Break)

Reverse

[He shall return the money ten]fold to [its owner]. He shall conte[st in his lawsuit and not suc]ceed. The judge shall not [he]ed [his case]. [Witness Sa]'iru, 'third man.' [Witness Na]bû-emuranni, 'third man.' [Witness] Bel-usat, mayor. [Witness] Nergal-ila'i, scribe. [Witness H]ubašati, driller. [Witness] Akkullanu. [Witness Be]l-lamur, village manager. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 346 — Remanni-Adari Purchases a Slave

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01485; ADD 0203. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 346; SAAo P335150.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Remanni-Adad], ch[ief chari]ot driver [of] Assurbanipal, king of Assy[ria, has contracted and] bought him for one mina of silver by the mina [of] Carchemish. The money is paid completely. That man is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigation is void. Whoever in the future, at any time, lodges a complaint, whether Nabû-naṣir or his sons or grandsons, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Remanni-Adad and his sons and grandsons,

Reverse

shall place 10 minas of silver and one mina of gold in the lap of Ištar of Nineveh, [and shall return] the mon[ey] tenfold to its owners. [He shall contest in his lawsuit and not suc]ceed. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 347 — Remanni-Adad Buys a Slave

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1881-02-04, 0153; ADD 0174. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 347; SAAo P335124.

Obverse

[S]eal of Marduk-šarru-uṣur, seal of Šarru-lu-dari, owners of the man being sold. (stamp seal impressions) Nabû-iyyali, servant of Marduk-šarru-uṣur and Šarr[u-lu-dari] — Remanni-[Adad], chariot driver, has contracted and [bou]ght him [fo]r one mina of silver by the mina of Carch[emish]. The money [is paid] completely. [Th]at [man] is purchased and ac[quired]. [Any revocati]on, lawsu[it], or litigation is voi[d].

Reverse

[Who]ever in the future, a[t any time], lodges a complaint, whoever breaks the contract, shall pay 5 minas of sil[ve]r. [Wi]tn[ess] Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, char[iot driver of] the crown [prince]. [Witness] Nabû-šezib, [ditto]. [Witness] Šumma-[ilani, ditto]. [Wit]ness Sakk[an]nu, [ditto]. [Wit]ness Barruqu. [Witness Nabû-eriba], deputy. [Witness Ahu-lam]ur, horse [trainer]. [Witness Mannu-ki]-Harran, horse trainer. (Rest uninscribed)

SAA 06 348 — Remanni-Adad Buys Slaves

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0259; ADD 0297. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 348; SAAo P335242.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Remanni-Adad has contracted and bou]ght them [from] Il-ta[kâ, the ... of] Esaggil [for x minas of silver]. The mone[y is pa]id [completely]. [Those] people [are pur]chased and ac[quired. Any revocation, la]wsuit, or litiga[tion is void]. [Who]ever in the fut[ure breaks the contract], whether Il-tak[â or his sons] or grandsons, [and seeks a law]suit or liti[gation] against Remanni-Adad, shall return [the mon]ey ten[fold to its owner. He shall contest] in [his] law[suit] and not suc[ceed].

Reverse

Witness Zarutî, [chariot driver] of the pri[nce]. Witness Haba[sti, chief porter]. Witness Sin-na'id, [...]. Witness Ṣil[laya, merchant]. Witness Adad-[......]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 349 — A Fragmentary Purchase Document of Remanni-Adad

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, 1883-01-18, 0579; ADD 0596. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 349; SAAo P335516.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed) [Remanni-Adad, chariot driver o]f the ki[ng of Assyria, has contracted and bought (said property) fro]m [these gentlemen for x minas of silver]. The money [is paid completely]. (Break)

Reverse

[whether ..., their sons, grandsons o]r brothers, (who) seeks a law[suit] or litigation [against Remanni]-Adad and his sons [and grandsons, sh]all pay [x minas of silver and x mi]nas of gold to Ištar [residing in Nineveh, and sh]all return the money tenfold [to its owners]. He shall contest in his lawsuit [and not succeed]. [Witness Ner]gal-šarru-uṣur, chariot [driver]. [Witness ...-r]emanni, [chariot driver]. [Witness Sakkan]nu, [chariot driver]. (Rest destroyed)

SAA 06 350 — A Fragmentary Purchase Document of Remanni-Adad

Tablet; clay; Kuyunjik (Nineveh). British Museum, K 01507; ADD 0571. Assigned to Ashurbanipal's reign (668–ca. 631 BC). SAA 06 350; SAAo P335497.

Obverse

(Beginning destroyed)

Reverse

He shall conte[st in] his [lawsuit and not succeed]. [Witness] Nergal-šarru-uṣur, ['third man']. [Witness] Uarbi[s, 'third man']. [Witne]ss Šamaš-šarru-uṣur, [chariot driver]. [Wit]ness Sakkan[nu, ditto]. [Wit]ness Barruqu, [ditto]. [Wit]ness Šamaš-kettu-[..., ...]. [Wit]ness Habasti, [head porter]. Witness Kiṣ[ir-Aššur, chariot driver]. Witness Nabû-ze[ru-iddina, ditto]. [Wit]ness Daha[...]. (Rest destroyed)

Colophon

Source and license. This edition reproduces the English translation of the State Archives of Assyria online (SAAo, oracc.museum.upenn.edu/saao/saa06/), the digital edition of Theodore Kwasman and Simo Parpola, Legal Transactions of the Royal Court of Nineveh, Part I: Tiglath-Pileser III through Esarhaddon (State Archives of Assyria 6; Helsinki University Press, 1991), lemmatised by Melanie Groß (2010–2011) as part of the FWF-funded research project "Royal Institutional Households in First Millennium BC Mesopotamia" (S 10802-G18), directed by Heather D. Baker at the University of Vienna, fetched 2026-08-08. SAAo's own text credits state the annotated edition is "released under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike license 3.0"; the project's machine-readable catalogue data carries the further statement "This data is released under the CC0 license" (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/). Both statements are recorded here; this edition credits SAAo, Theodore Kwasman, Simo Parpola, and Melanie Groß regardless of which license term governs a given file, per academic courtesy and the Good Work Library's own attribution practice.

What this edition is. The English text above is SAAo's own published translation of all 350 tablets edited in Kwasman and Parpola's Legal Transactions of the Royal Court of Nineveh, Part I, reproduced complete and verbatim from the project's HTML reading editions and reformatted from an interlinear line-by-line display into continuous reading prose. The fifteen-part division follows the print edition's own chapters, and each tablet's obverse, reverse, and edges are marked where the source itself marks them. No word has been altered, paraphrased, or supplied by this library. Brackets, parentheses, and marks such as "(sic!)," "(!)," and "(?)" are SAAo's own, recording damaged, restored, or grammatically uncertain cuneiform. Editorial notes such as "(Beginning destroyed)," "(Break)," and "(Rest destroyed)," which SAAo publishes as its own separate annotations marking a physical gap in the tablet rather than as translated lines, are likewise reproduced verbatim in place. 210 lines across 149 of the 350 tablets are too damaged for SAAo itself to have published a translation; each such gap is marked in place rather than filled. Two chapters of the print edition (Six and Thirteen) are both titled "Harem Governesses and Other Royal Women," and three (Three, Nine, and Fourteen) are each titled "Varia" — this is the print edition's own arrangement, collecting transactions at different points in the volume that belong to no single named archive-holder's dossier, not a duplication introduced here.

Composite identification. Each tablet above is given by its SAA 6 catalogue number, its museum or excavation registration where recorded, its citation in the earlier Assyriological literature (ADD, and occasionally Iraq or TCL) where SAAo notes one, and its SAAo text ID (a CDLI P-number), under which the full transliteration and morphological analysis can be studied further at SAAo's own site.

Prepared for the Good Work Library by the New Tianmu Anglican Church with AI-assisted research, transcription, and editorial work.

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