Archaeologists in Iraqi Kurdistan have unearthed cuneiform tablets and mass graves shedding light on the final days of the 4,000-year-old city of Kurd Qaburstan. The discoveries provide unprecedented insight into Bronze Age urban warfare in the region, detailing a large-scale siege. Researchers believe the tablets contain records of the city’s final moments and the events leading to its destruction. The site also revealed evidence of a violent conflict and subsequent mass burials, indicating significant loss of life. This find offers the clearest record to date of warfare during this period in ancient Mesopotamia. The ongoing excavations promise further revelations about the city’s history and the broader context of Bronze Age civilizations.