In 1905, a significant archaeological discovery was made in Eshnunna, an ancient Sumerian city in present-day Iraq. The excavation revealed well-preserved clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform script. These tablets provided insights into early Mesopotamian commerce, documenting trade transactions, inventories, and administrative details. This find underscored the advanced economic activities in Sumer, contributing to our understanding of early human civilization and Mesopotamian society's sophistication.