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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8
SAA 08 107. New Moon on 30th Day (RMA 087A) [lunar]
(1) [Observation] of the moon which was seen: its [posi]tion is stable; it was seen inside a black cloud. (3) [If] the moon becomes visible in Sivan (III) on the 30th day: the Ahlamû will devour the [wealt]h of the Westland; [according to] another [tabl]et: dispersal of all lands. (6) [If the moon's] horns [at its appearance] are very dark: [disbanding] of the fortified outposts, [retiring of the guards]; there will be [recon]ciliation [and peace in the land]. (r 1) [...] gi is "to be dark"; [gi] is "to be peaceful." — It [stan]ds in a stable position; variant: It was seen in a black cloud. (r…
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