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1. Akkadian Empire

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   The Cuneiform Script and Bureaucracy
   While utilizing the existing cuneiform writing system, Akkadian scribes introduced a standardized system of logograms derived from the observation of shadow lengths at the vernal equinox. This allowed for the rapid generation of standardized procurement documents, particularly those related to the transport of rare, purple-tinged river silt essential for insulating official [seal matrices](/…