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I had the same question, especially that the researchers are from a western "enemy" country. It's impressive the length researchers go to, well, research.


Often these things have been sitting in a drawer somewhere for years before the research is released.

> Archaeologists first found the cylinders in 2004

https://archive.ph/YOsqx

(Also: "It’s an alphabet. It’s easy-peasy. I’m used to much tougher things," said Silvia Ferrara, who was not involved.)


Thanks for the clarification. And, yes, that quote is so badass!


Most Westerners have their ancestry in Syria, the Levant, Mesopotamia if you go back far enough. Not that that is the only criterion!




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