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SAA 06 137. A Copper Loan with a Pledge of Land (693) (ADD 1177)

(1) [x mi]nas of copper belonging to Urdâ, a[t the disposal] of Mannu-ki-Issar. (2) An estate of 1 hectare 5 decares (of land), an estate of 1 hectare 5 decares on top of the (river) bank, an estate of x[...], and an estate of 1 hectare of plowed (field) on the wadi (space for seal impressions) (Break) (r 1) [Witness ...]-naṣir. Witness [NN]. (r 2) [Witness] Šumma-ila'i. Wit[ne]ss Zeru[...]. (r 3) [Witness Il]-madi. Witness Urdû. (Witness) Didi. (r 4) [Witness ...]qurâ. Witness Tikala. (r 5) [Witness Ab]u-eriba. Witness Nabû-šumu-lešir, sc[ribe]. (r 6) [Month ..., ...th day], eponym year of Id…

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SAA 06 139. Sin-šarru-uṣur, Prefect, Loans 4 Minas of Silver (693) (ADD 0032)

(1) 2 minas of silver, capital, belonging to Sin-sarru-uṣur, prefect, at the disposal of Ahû-eriba. (4) It shall bear interest by 4 shekels of silver per mina per month. (6) [He sa]id the other mina shall not bear interest. (7) Month [...], 12th [day], eponym year of Iddin-ahhe. (r 1) Witness B[el-em]uranni. (r 2) Witness Qu[rd]i-Harran. (r 3) Witness Šum[ma]-ahhe. (r 4) Witness Aššur-[al]ik-pani, prefect. (r 5) Witness Z[ar]utu. Witness Nabû-ahu-iddina.

Economy·Law

SAA 06 140. Sin-šarru-uṣur Purchases Slaves (ADD 0262)

(Beginning destroyed) (1) S[in-šarru-uṣur] has contracted and [bought them] for 1 1/2 minas and 5 shekels of sil[ver]. (3) The money is paid completely. The people ar[e purchased] and acquired. Any lawsuit or litigation is vo[id]. (5) Whoever in the future, at any time, breaks [the contract], whether Sin-nadin-ahi or his sons or [rel]atives, and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Sin-[šar]ru-uṣur and his sons, shall pay 10 minas of silver, 5 minas of gold, and four white [horses] to Sin residing in [Harran], and shall return the silver tenfold [t]o its owners. [He shall] contest in [his…

SAA 06 142. An Egyptian Scribe Buys a House in Nineveh (692-III-16) (ADD 0324)

(1) Fingernail of Šarru-lu-dari, (2) fingernail of Atar-suru, (3) fingernail of Amat-Su'la, wife of Bel-duri, shield-bearing 'third man,' (5) owners of the house being sold. (stamp seal impressions) (6) A built house with its beams, doors and a yard in Nineveh, adjoining the house of Mannu-ki-ahhe, the house of Ilu-issiya, and the street — (11) Ṣilli-Aššur, Egyptian scribe, has contracted and bought it for one mina of silver (by the mina) of the king from Šarru-lu-dari, Atar-suru and Amat-Su'la, the wife of Bel-duri. (r 4) The money is paid completely. That house is purchased and acquired.…

SAA 06 143. Debt-note for iškaru Silver (692-VI-29) (ADD 0033)

(1) One mina of silver (by the mina) of the king, iškāru money of the queen mother belonging to Nabû-taklak, at the disposal of Nergal-ila'i. (5) He shall pay its capital sum in Tishri (VII). If he does not pay, the silver shall increase by 1/2 mina. (r 1) Month Elul (VI), 29th day, eponym year of Zazaya. (r 3) Witness Ea-lešir. (r 4) Witness Mitimu. (r 5) Witness Siri. (r.e. 6) Witness Nabû-eṭir, scribe. (e. 1) Witness Ša-la-mašê. (e. 2) [Wit]ness Kaparu.

SAA 06 144. Fragment of a Slave Sale (692-IX-4) (ADD 0189)

(Beginning destroyed) (2) [Aš]šur-[..., ... of] Dur-[Šarruken, has contracted and bought him from B]abil[ayu for x] shekels of silver. (6) [The mon]ey is [paid] completely. That man [is purchased and acqu]ired. Any revocation, [lawsuit] or litigation is void. (10) [Whoever] breaks the contract [shall place x minas of silve]r and 10 [minas of gold] (Break) (r 1) [Witness ...]ša. (r 2) Witness Is[sar]-rabi. (r 3) Month Kislev (IX), 4th day, eponym year of Zazaya.

SAA 06 146. Tariba-Issar Takes Land as Security for a Debt (692) (ADD 0069)

(1) [Seal of Inurta]-ereš. (stamp seal impression) (2) [x minas of silver belong]ing to Tariba-Issar, [at the disposal of Inur]ta-ereš. (4) [x hectares of field] in the town of Šura, [adjoining the road t]o Dannanu [and the fi]eld of Aya-metunu, are placed [as a pl]edge. (8) He shall have the usufruct of the field [for three fal]low years and three crop years. (9) One shall place the silver upon the corn heap, and one shall redeem the field. (r 3) [Wit]ness Sipranu. (r 4) [Witness] Apladad-ila'i. (r 5) [Witness] Ubru-Issar. (r 6) [Witn]ess Sin-šarru-uṣur. (r 7) [Witness] Šamaš-upahhir. (r 8) […

SAA 06 150. Dummuqa is Owed 5 1/2 Minas of Silver by 6 Men (688-XII-25) (ADD 0017)

(1) 5 1/2 minas of silver belonging to Dummuqâ, at the disposal of Balassu the (royal) delegate, Ṣillâ, Abi-ken, Nabû-šezib, Adi-il, and Yakê. (5) They shall pay in Iyyar (II). If they do not pay, it shall increase by one m[ina] 5 shekels per month. (8) Witness Barruqu. (9) Witness Ahu-lešir. (r 1) Witness Šulmu-šarri. (r 2) Witness Addi-idri. (r 3) Witness Mannu-ki-Arbail. (r 4) Month Adar (XII), 25th day, eponym year of Iddin-ahhe.

SAA 06 151. Purchase of a Woman (687-III) (ADD 0225)

(1) Seal of [NN], the owner [selling] his wife. (cylinder seal impression) (Break) (r 1) He shall place one mina [of silver and x minas of gold] in the lap of [...], and shall retu[rn the money tenfold] to its owners. He shall contest in his lawsuit and not [succeed]. (r 6) Witness Duduwa, chariot fighter of the governor of Cal[ah]. (r 8) Witness Urda-Issar. Witness Qaq[â]. (r 9) Witness Muquru. Witness Na'd[i-...]. (r 10) Month Sivan (III), [...th] day, eponym year of [Sennacherib], king of [Assyria]. (e. 1) [Witness] Nabû-šumu-iddina, scribe.

SAA 06 152. Purchase of a Woman (687-IV-15) (ADD 0218)

(Beginning destroyed) (1) has bought (her) for one talent copper. (2) The money is paid completely. Any revocation or litigation is void. (4) Whoever in the future or at any time lodges a complaint, saing: "I will release the woman," shall pay one mina of silver to release her. (8) Month Tammuz (IV), 15th day, eponym year of Sennacherib, king of Assyria. (r 1) Witness Mannu-ki-Adad, chief [...]. (r 2) Witness Ruradidi, eunuch of the (harem) governess. (r 4) Witness Gallulu, porter. (r 5) Witness Ziziya, ditto. (r 6) Witness Muqallil-kabti, ditto. (r 7) Witness Nabû-duru-uṣur, eunuch. (r 8) Wit…

SAA 06 154. Purchase of Three Storehouses in Central Nineveh (687-V-22) (ADD 0335)

(1) [Seal of Dayyan-Kurbail], owner of the house being sold. (stamp seal impression) (3) Three storehouses including a courtyard and a door, in Nineveh, adjoining (the houses of) Naharau, Nabû'a and Kummayu — (9) Dili[l-Issar] has contracted and bought them from Dayyan-Kurbail for 30 shekels of silver. (r 3) The money is paid completely. That house is purchased and acquired. Any revocation, lawsu[it], or litigation is voi[d]. (r 8) Whoever breaks the contract shall pay 10 minas of silver. (r 10) Witness Urda-[..., ti]ller. (r 11) Witness Ṭab-š[ar-...]. (Break) (e. 1) Witness Lu-šakin. Witness…

SAA 06 155. A Fragmentary Real Estate Sale (687-VII-15) (ADD 0456)

(Beginning destroyed) (1) [...... adjoining the road that] (2) le[ads from ... to .......] (3) from [......]; (4) an estate [of x hectares of land ......] (5) adjoining the vil[lage of ......] (6) adjoining the villa[ge of ......] (7) Babu-[......], (8) [his] 3 daughters [and ..., a total of x persons] — (9) [...] has contracted [and bought] (said property) for 100 [minas of copper] from [...] (Break) (r 1) Witness [......] (r 2) Witness Mar-[......] (r 3) Witness Remanni-[......] (r 4) Witness Itta[......] (r 5) Witness Marṣiš-a[dallal, ...] (r 6) Witness Ubru-[......]. (r 7) Witness Ubru-Nab…

SAA 06 157. Mannu-ki-Arbail Loans Copper (687-VII-20) (ADD 0043)

(1) 31 minas of copper, capital, belonging to Ištar of Arbela — (3) Šep-Adad has tak[en] it as a loan from Mannu-ki-[Arbail]. (6) He shall pay on the 1st of [...]. If he does n[ot pay], it will increase by a thi[rd]. (r 3) Witness Ṭab-šar-[...]. (r 4) Witness Abi-larim. (r 5) Witness Ya-dadu. (r 6) Witness Balṭayu. (r 7) Witness Quya. Witness Za[...]. (r.e. 8) Witness Nabû-ahhe-riba. (r.e. 9) Month Tishri (VII), 20th day, eponym year of Sennache[rib].

SAA 06 158. A Futures Contract in Wine (687-IX-3) (ADD 0125)

(1) Q[urb]u-abu'a shall repay [x shekels of silver] of Carchemish to Bel-ahhe with 9 homers of wine, by the seah of 9 'litres,' in Bit-Zamani. (6) [I]f he does not, he shall pay according to the market price [of] Nineveh. (r 1) Witness Ribaya. (r 2) Witness Batiti, architect. (r 3) Witness Šep-Aššur. (r 4) Witness Ubbuku. (r 5) Witness Mannu-ki-Ninua. (r 6) Witness Nabû-bel-ilani. (r 7) Month Kislev (IX), 3rd day, [eponym year of] Sennacherib.

SAA 06 159. Sale of a Building Plot Near Arbela (687) (ADD 0353)

(1) Instead of his seal [he impressed his] fingern[ail]. (fingernail impressions) (2) Fingernail of Nabû-šezibanni, [...]. (3) A vacant lot behind the city of Arbela, adjoining the field of Ṭukî and [the fiel]d of Nabû-[...] (Break) (r 1) Witness [......]. (r 2) Witness Sin-abu-uṣur, scri[be], keeper of the tablet. (r 3) Month [..., ...th] day, eponym year of Se[nnacherib].

SAA 06 160. Ribate Buys an Estate of Three Hectares (687-X-7) (ADD 0624)

(1) Seal of Mannu-lus[a]me, (2) seal of Adad-naṣir, (3) seal of Ṭabussu, (4) owners of the land being sold. (blank seal space) (5) An estate of 3 hectares, (with) a big well; (6) an estate of 4 decares with a spring between the ditches, adjoining a ditch, (the field of) Ahu-damqu, the field of Kanunayu, Ilu-kabar, a ditch, and the fields of Ahu-uqur and Sasî — (12) Ribate has contracted and shall enjoy the land for y[ears] for 25 shekels of silver. (15) He shall cultiv[ate and reap it for x fallow and x crop years]. (r 1) The term is fixe[d. They shall place the silver] upon the corn heap,…

SAA 06 163. Purchase of an Estate in Šibaniba (686-II-15) (ADD 0453)

(1) [Seal of A]hu-duri, [owner of the land], house, and people being sold. (stamp seal impressions) (3) [An estate of x hectares of la]nd, a house, a threshing floor, [..., irri]gated [land] in Šibaniba; (5) [...] Milki-su[ri], his wife [NN, ...]; (7) [B]alṭaya [..., his wife] Ninui[tu, ...]; (9) Adad-er[iba, his] wi[fe ...]ša-liphur, [...] (Break) (r 1) [Any revocation, lawsuit, or litigat]ion is void. (r 3) [Whoever in the future, at any t]ime, breaks the contract, shall pay [x min]as of silver and 4 min[as of gold to Ištar residing in] Nineveh, (and) shall redeem [the field, the people and…

SAA 06 164. (no title) (686-III-9) (ADD 0612)

(1) [Seal of Mard]û, village manager. (Seal impressions) (Break) (10) That [... is acquired, p]aid and tak[en over. Any revocation], lawsu[it or litigation is vo]id. (13) Whoever [in the future] comes forwa[rd and breaks the contract], shall return the money he has received tenfold to its owner. (r 3) Witness Mannu-ki-Issar-le'i, cohort commander of the queen. (r 5) Witness Banunu, cohort commander ditto. (r 6) Witness Ululayu, royal bodyguard. (r 7) [Witness] Nurtî, chief scout of Calah. (r 9) [Witness] Urda-Issar, goldsmith. (r 10) [Witness] Inurta-raši. Witness [NN]. (r 11) Witness…

SAA 06 166. Fragmentary Sale of Slaves (686-IV-1) (ADD 0285)

(1) Seal of Sar-uarri, owner of the people being sold. (blank seal space) (3) seal of Mar-samsi, deputy, (4) seal of Se'-..., major-domo, (5) seal of Se'-hati, city overseer, (6) seal of Nahira[nu, chari]ot driver, (Break) (r 1) [He shall contest in his lawsuit and] not succeed. (r 2) Witness Zizî, merchant. (r 3) Witness Paruṭṭu. (r 4) Witness Iqbi-ilu. Witness Sin-naṣir. (r 5) Witness Abdi-Azuzi. Witness Kakkussu. (r 6) Witness Urda-Šamaš. Witness Šamaš-eriba. (r 7) Witness Na'di-ilu. Wi[tness] Marduk-eriba. (r 8) Witness Sin-naṣir, herald. (r 9) Month Tammuz (IV), 1st day, eponym year of Be…

SAA 06 167. Note of Silver Owed to Bel-lamur (686-VIII-20) (ADD 0009)

(1) 1 1/2 minas of silver by the mina of the king belonging to Bel-lamur, at the disposal of Sukkaya. (4) He shall pay in Tebet (X). If he does not, the silver shall increase by a fourth. (7) Witness Azî. (8) Witness Bel-Harran-duri. (r 1) Witness Nergal-ibni. (r 2) Witness Šulmu-beli-lašme. (r 3) Witness Nušku-ila'i. (r 4) Witness Nabû-eriba. (r 5) Witness Nabû-bel-šumati, porter. (r 6) Month Marchesvan (VIII), 20th day, eponym year of Bel-emuranni.

SAA 06 172. Purchase of Slaves (685-VII-26) (ADD 0274)

(1) Seal of Tirî, prefect of the Harranians, owner of the people being sold. (cylinder and stamp seal impressions) (3) [NN], his wife [...]-Nanaya, [......, a total of] 6 people (Break) (r 2) [Witness ...]-apli, scribe. (r 3) Month Tishri (VII), 25th day, eponym year of Aššur-da''inanni of Que. (r 6) 1 shekel of silver for his fingernail.

SAA 06 173. Purchase of an Estate (685-VIII) (ADD 0430)

(1) Seal of Nabû-eṭir-napšati, son of Ibniya, scribe, owner of the field and people being sold. (space for seal impressions) (4) An estate of 20 hectares of land, an irrigated field, a vegetable garden belonging to Zarî son of Nabû-dammiq, his wife, 1 daughter [......] (Break) (r 1) Witness A[...]. (r 2) Witness Nabû-[...]. (r 3) Witness La[...], (r 4) Month Mar[chesvan (VIII), ...th day, epony]m year of Aššur-da''i[nan]ni. (r 6) Witness Nabû-[eṭ]ir-napšati, scribe, keeper of the tablet.

SAA 06 176. Mušallim-ilu Buys Two Estates (ADD 0376)

(Beginning destroyed) (blank seal space) (1) An estate of 5 hectares of lan[d ...], adjoining [......], the big wadi [...], and the road leading [to] the town [...]hute; (5) [an estate of x ...] of land adjoining the houses of Zabayu and Kidinnu; these are the adjoining (houses) of the house — (9) Mušallim-ilu has contracted and (bought said property) [fo]r 20 minas of copper [by] the mina of the mountain. (r 1) The money is paid completely. That house (and) land are purchased and acquired. Whoever in the future, at any time, transgresses, whether Zabayu or his sons, shall [place] one mina of…

SAA 06 177. Purchase of Slaves (684-II-8) (ADD 0230)

(1) Seal of Nabû-eriba, owner of the people being sold. (cylinder seal impression) (3) Kandalanu, his 3 sons, wife and two daughters, his brother and his two sons — (5) Ululayu has contracted and bought them from Nabû-eriba for 6 minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish. (9) The money is paid completely. Those people are purchased and acquired. (11) Whoever in the future, at any time, breaks the contract, whether Nabû-eriba or the governor or the deputy (governor), and seeks a lawsuit or litig[ation], shall pay 12 minas of silver. (r 1) Witness Nabû-le'ani, 'third man.' (r 3) Witness…

SAA 06 178. Sailu Pays Off His Debts to Šamaš-ila'i (683-III-7) (ADD 0155)

(1) 4 minas of silver, debts (owed) to Šamaš-ilayu by Sa'ilu — Sa'ilu has paid them in full to Šamaš-ila'i. (6) They are mutually paid off. Neither shall litigate against the other. (r 2) Month Sivan (III), 7th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. (r 4) Witness Sa'eru. (r 5) Witness Dadî. (r.e. 6) Witness Remut-Babu.

SAA 06 179. Purchase of Slaves (683?-IV) (ADD 0300)

(1) Seal of [NN], owner of the people [being sold]. (stamp seal impressions) (Break) (r 1) [shall pla]ce [...... in the lap of ...... and shall return] the mone[y tenfold to its owners]. He shall con[test in] his [lawsu]it [and not succeed]. (r 3) [Witne]ss Silim-[...]. (r 4) [Witness] Hand[î, ...]. (r 5) [Witness] Se'-na[...]. (r 6) [Witne]ss Hu[...]. (r 7) [Witness] Ya-ah[he]. (r 8) [Witness] Nabû-ahu-[iddina, ...]. (r 9) [Witness] Milki-r[amu]. (r 10) Month Tammuz (IV), [...th day], eponym year of Mannu-[ki-Adad].

SAA 06 180. Note of Silver Owed by Mannu-ki-Ninua (683-VI-25) (ADD 0089)

(1) 1/2 mina of silver by the (mina) of the king belonging to Šamaš-daru, at the disposal of Mannu-aki-Ninua. (4) [His] house is pl[aced as a pledge]. There is no [...]. (Break) (8) [I]f he does n[ot pay] the silver, [......]. (9) The day that he pays back the silver in full, he shall enter his house. (r 1) Month Elul (VI), 25th day, year 22 of Sennacherib, king of the world. (r 3) Witness Issar-tariba. (r 4) Witness Urda-Issar. Witness Illû. (r 5) Witness Ṣil-Bel. (r 6) Witness Silim-Se'. Witness Mušallim-Marduk, scribe.

SAA 06 181. A Wine Loan (683-X-25) (ADD 0123)

(1) Seal of Part[ama]. (2) Two homers 5 seahs of wi[ne] belonging to Mannu-ki-N[inua], (cylinder seal impression) (4) at the disposal of Partama. (5) He shall give the wine back in Iyyar (II) in Nineveh. (6) If he does not, he shall pay (in) silver according to the market price of Nineveh. (r 2) Month Tebet (X), 25th day, eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. (r 3) Witness Sananu. Witness Šamaš-naṣir. (r 4) Witness Nabû-taklak. Witness Nabû-n[ashir]. (r 5) Witness Edu-šallim. [Witness] Remu[t-ili]. (r 6) Witness Šamaš-[taklak. Witness Zar-Issar].

SAA 06 182. Envelope of the Preceding Text (683-X-25) (ADD 0122)

(1) Two homers 5 seahs of wine belonging to Mannu-ki-Ninua (are) at the disposal of Partama. (4) He shall give the wine back [in] Iyyar (II) [in] Nineveh. (6) [If] he does not, he shall pay (in) [silver according to the mark]et price of Nineveh. (r 1) [Month Tebet] (X), 25th [day, eponym year of Man]nu-ki-Adad. (r 3) [Witness] Sananu. (r 4) Witness Šamaš-naṣir. Witness Nabû-nashir. (r 5) Witness Remut-ili. Witness Edu-šallim. (r 6) Witness Šamaš-taklak. Witness Zar-Issar. (r.e. 7) Witness Nabû-taklak.

SAA 06 183. Sin-remanni Loans Two Minas of Silver (683) (ADD 0047)

(1) Two minas of silver by the mina of Carchemish, belonging to Sin-remanni, at the disposal of Mannu-ki-Issaran, [ma]jor-domo of the viziers. (6) [...] minas [...] (Break) (r 1) [Month ..., ...]th [day], eponym year of Mannu-ki-Adad. (r 3) Witness Šarru, singer.

SAA 06 184. Note of Copper Owed to Sin-remanni (ADD 0108)

(1) One talent and 3 min[as of copper], first fruits of [Ištar of Arbela], belonging to Sin-[remanni], at the disposal of Gab[...]. (5) Witness Bel-Harran-[...]. (6) Witness Ban[î ...]. (7) Witness Ša[maš-...]. (r 1) Witness Bisi[...]. (r 2) Witness Šep-[...], (r 3) Month [..., ...th day, eponym year of NN]. (r 4) Witness Marduk-[..., scribe].

SAA 06 187. Purchase of a House and Gardens (682-II-24) (ADD 0437)

(1) [Se]al of Habi, [owner of] the house, field, orch[ard and] [veget]able gard[en being sold]. (stamp seal impressions) (4) [A bu]ilt house with [its doors] (Break) (r 1) He shall con[test in his lawsuit and not succeed]. (r 2) [Witness ...]la. Witness [NN]. (r 3) [Witness ...]ayu. Witness Ma[r...]. (r 4) [Witness ...-aš]ared. Witness Šamšiya. (r 5) [Witness ...]-ibni. Witness [Il-m]adi. (r 6) [Month] Iyyar (II), 24[th] day, [eponym ye]ar of Nabû-šarru-u[ṣur].

SAA 06 188. Purchase of a Vineyard (682-II-25) (ADD 0363)

(1) Seal of Quwayu son of K[ubabu-...] from Tarqana, owner of the vine[yard being sold]. (cylinder seal impression) (3) [A vine]yard [... in the cit]y of Turs[ana ..., adjoining the viney]ards of [NN] and [NN] (Break) (r 1) Wi[tness .... Witness] Tarditu-ah[he]. (r 2) Witness [NN, cha]riot driver. Witness Aššur-šarru-u[ṣur]. (r 3) Witness [...]-eriba. Witness Ullu, porter. (r 4) Witness Qibit-Aššur. Witness Ilu-mutaqqin. (r 5) Month Iyyar (II), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur of Marqasa. (r 6) It is a vineyard providing regular offerings to Aššur and Mullissu. (r 7) Witness Riba-ahhe,…

SAA 06 190. Cloth for the King’s Napkin (682-V-7) (ADD 0679)

(1) A parcel of 4 [...] and 4 pieces of cut cloth, fine wor[k], belonging to the god [...], at the disposal of Urdâ, chief weav[er]. (6) He shall quickly pay 125 minas of copper. (8) Witness Nabû'a, [...]. (9) Witness Andiayu. (r 1) Witness Aššur-šumu-uṣur. (r 2) Witness Bahian[u]. (r 3) Witness Nabû-ahu-[...]. (r 4) Witness Takli[...]. (r 5) Month Ab (V), 7th day, eponym year of Nabû-šarru-[uṣur], governor of Marqa[si]. (e. 1) A napkin (to be placed) over the (king's) shoulders.

SAA 06 191. Sale of a Garden (682) (ADD 0370)

(1) Seal of Qurdi-Issar-lamur, (2) seal of Na'id-Aššur, (3) [in a]ll 2 men, owners of the garden being sold. (cylinder seal impression) (Break) (r 1) [Witness NN], servant of the gove[rnor]. (r 2) [Month ...], 11th day, [eponym year of Adad-šar]ru-uṣur, governor of Marqasi. (r 4) The corn taxes [of] that garden shall not be exacted, he shall not do the labour service with his town.

SAA 06 192. A Broken Slave Sale (682) (ADD 0276)

(1) Seal of Sip[ranu], owner of the people [being sold]. (two circular stamp seals) (3) Ahu'a [......] (Break) (r 1) [Witness ...]-Issar, chariot driver. (r 2) [Witness Aššur-il]a'i, 'third man.' (r 3) Witness Bel-isse'a, intelligence officer. (r 4) Witness Sin-belu-uṣur, cohort commander. (r 5) Witness Hinnumu, (of the) royal corps. (r 6) Witness Šumaya, royal corps. (r 7) Witness Remuttu, royal corps. (r 8) Witness Ahunî, royal corps. (r 9) Witness Palhu-šezib, merchant. (e. 1) [Month ..., ...th day], eponym year of Nabû-šarru-uṣur, [governor] of Marqasa.

SAA 06 193. Purchase of Slaves (681-II-12) (ADD 0277)

(1) Seal of Nabû-eriba, [...], servant of the gover[nor], owner of the people being so[ld]. (stamp seal impressions) (3) [NN], his wife, a total of 2; (4) [NN], his wife, a total of 2; (5) [NN], his 2 sons [...]; (6) [NN], her son, a total of [2]; (7) [......] the city of [...] (Break) (r 1) [......] shall re[turn the money tenfold to] its [owne]rs. (r 3) [Witness] Nergal-ibni, 'third [man].' (r 4) [Witness] Mannu-ki-ahhe, [...]. (r 5) [Witness] Ṭabî, cons[cript]. (r 6) [Witness] Bel-ahu-iddina, trainer of re[serve] horses. (r 8) Witness Urda-Gula, deputy of the chief physician. (r 10)…

SAA 06 195. Šamaš-ila’i, Chief [...], Buys 6 Slaves (681-V-25) (ADD 0269)

(1) Seal of Lu-balaṭ, owner of the people being sold. (space for seal impressions) (3) Nabû-šezib, his wife, [hi]s 4 son[s, a total] of 6 people, servants [of] Lu-balaṭ — (6) [Šama]š-ila'i, chi[ef ......], has contr[acted and bought them from Lu]-balaṭ (Break) (r 1) [Witness NN], archit[ect]. (r 2) [Witness ...]anni. (r 3) [Witness ...]ib, sheikh. (r 4) [Wit]ness Mardanu. Witness Natan. (r 5) [Witness] Balassu. Witness Bar-zaqê. (r 6) [Wit]ness Ilu-le'i, scribe, keeper of the document. (r 7) Month Ab (V), 25th day, eponym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš. (r 9) Witness Ramman-dalâ, from Šazabinâ. (r 10)…

SAA 06 196. Purchase of Slaves (681-VIII-14) (ADD 0279)

(1) Seal of Bel-Harran-k[uṣur]ani, owner of the people being sold. (two stamp seal impressions) (3) [At]ar-šumki, his servant, [......] — (5) [...]ni [has contracted] and bought them [from Be]l-Harran-[ku]ṣurani [fo]r 30 [minas of silver, by the mina of Carchemi]sh. (Break) (r 1) He shall contest [in his law]suit and not succeed. (r 2) [Witness] Kandalanu. (r 3) Witness Radimu. (r 4) Witness Haruṣâ. (r 5) Witness Bel-Harran-duri, singer. (r 6) Witness Il-gabbê. (r 7) Witness Nabû-ahu-uṣur. (r 8) Month Marchesvan (VIII), 14th day, [epon]ym year of Nabû-ahu-ereš, governor of Sam'al. (Aramaic cap…

SAA 06 197. Tabni-Issar Buys a Maid (681-II-5) (ADD 0213)

(1) Seal of Dari-abu'a, owner of the woman being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) (3) Nanâ-lurši, maid of Dari-abu'a — (5) Tabni-Issar has contracted and [bou]ght her for 1 1/2 mi[nas of silver ...]. (6) The mo[ney] is paid [comp]letely. Th[at] woman [is purchased and acq]uired. (8) Whoever [lodges a complaint, whether Dar]i-ab[u'a or his sons, grandsons o]r [his brothers] o[r his nephews, and] seeks a lawsuit [against] Tabni-Issar, [his] son[s or grandsons], shall pay two minas of silver to redeem the woman. (r 2) Witness Barr[uqu]. (r 3) Witness Ag[ru]. (r 4) Witness Nabû-[zaqip-enši…

SAA 06 199. Purchase of Slaves (ADD 0273)

(1) Seal of R[emanni-...], owner of the people [being sold]. (Break) (r 1) [He shall contest in his lawsuit and not] succeed. (r 2) Witness Abilu, cohort commander. (r 3) Witness Sa'iru, 'thir[d man].' (r 4) Witness Bel-zeru-iddina, [...]. (r 5) Witness Nabû-na'id, horse trai[ner ...]. (r 6) Witness Ereš-ilu, 'third man' of the cro[wn prince]. (r 7) Witness Nabû-nammir, [...]. (r 8) Witness Nabû'a, servant of [...]. (r 9) Witness Sin-mutaqqin, [...]. (r 10) Witness Se'-barakka, [...]. (r 11) Witness Il-immi, [...]. (r 12) Witness Handî, [...]. (r 13) Witness Mannu-ki-Adad, [...] (Rest destroye…

SAA 06 202. Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a Vineyard in Kipšuna (680-IV-18) (ADD 0359)

(1) Seal of Balṭaya, scribe, owner of the vineyard being sold. (space for stamp seal impressions) (4) A vineyard in the city of Kipšuna adjoining the garden of Ahu-illika, the canal of ditto of Urbayu, and the foundation of a well — (9) Mannu-ki-Arbail has contracted and bought it from Balṭaya [for] 4 minas of silver (by the mina) of Carchemish. (13) The money [is pa]id completely. That vineyard [is purch]ased and acquired. Any revocation, [lawsuit], or litigation is void. (r 1) [Whoever] in [the fut]ure, [at any t]ime, lodges a complaint [and breaks] the contract, shall pay 12 minas of…

SAA 06 203. Fragment of a Purchase of Slaves (680-II) (ADD 0299)

(1) Seal of [......], (2) Seal of Ubru-[...], (3) Seal of Han[...], (4) [Seal of] Danqu-d[ibbi-šarri], (5) [gentlem]en, owners of the people [being sold]. (seal impressions) (Break) (r 1) Witness Sam[e', ...]. (r 2) Month Iyyar (II), eponym ye[ar of Dananu], in the reign of Es[arhaddon], king of As[syria].

SAA 06 204. Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a Garden in Nineveh (679-VII-13) (ADD 0364)

(1) Seal of Bibî, chariot fighter, owner of the garden being sold. (cylinder seal impression) (3) A vegetable garden in Nineveh facing the old bridge, and adjoining the garden of Nabû-kenu-dugul the chariot fighter, the garden of Nergal, the king's road, and the river — (9) Mannu-ki-Arbail has contracted and bou[ght it for x mi]nas of sil[ver] (Break) (r 1) [He shall contest] in [his lawsuit and not succeed]. (r 2) Witness Nabû-[......]. (r 3) Witness Aššur-šumu-ka[''in, ...]. (r 4) Witness Qurdi-Issar, [cohort commander]. (r 5) Witness Ginniya, [...]. (r 6) Witness Danî, [...]. (r 7) Witness…

SAA 06 206. Note of a Mule Owed to Mannu-ki-Arbail (679-XI-15) (ADD 0150)

(1) A good mule belonging to Mannu-ki-Arbail, at the disposal of Pilaqqi-lipirê. (4) Urdâ is the guarantor. (5) He shall give it back in Iyyar (III). (6) [If he does n]ot, he shall pay 30 minas of silver to the king. (r 1) Month Shebat (XI), 15th day, eponym year of Issi-Adad-aninu. (r 4) Witness Arzezu, cohort commander. (r 5) Witness Mamî, ditto. (r 6) [Witness] Habasti, head porter. (r 7) [Witness K]ubabu-ila'i. (r 8) [Witness] Abilurê. (r 9) Witness Aššur-ila'i.

SAA 06 208. Note of Silver Owed to Mannu-ki-Arbail (678-VI-6) (ADD 0018)

(1) 12 1/2 minas 5 shekels of sil[ver] belonging to Mannu-ki-[Arbail], (are) at the disposal of Ṣilli-Bel [...]. (blank seal space) (4) He shall pay the silver in Tishri (VII). [I]f he does not p[ay], the silver shall bear interest. (7) Month Elul (VI), 3rd day, eponym year of Ne[rgal-šarru-uṣur]. (r 1) Witness Inurta-belu-[...]. (r 2) Witness Mannu-ki-[ahhe]. (r 3) Witness Mannu-ki-[abi]. (r 4) Witness Nabû-ahhe-[...]. (r 5) Witness Nabû-eṭir-napšati, scribe.

SAA 06 210. Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys a House (676-I-24) (ADD 0330)

(1) Seal of Šelepu, owner of the house being sold. (cylinder seal impression) (3) A bui[lt] house [with] its [beams] and doors, a half of a thr[eshing floor ... in] the irrigated land (of) the town of Zidada, a ...[... in] its entirety, adjoining the house [of Da]di-iqbi and [the house of ...]mu-eri — (8) [Mann]u-ki-Arbail has [contracted and boug]ht it [from Še]lepu [for x minas] of silver (by the mina) [of Carchemish]. (11) The money [is paid completely]. The house is purchased [and acquired. Any revocation, law]suit, or litigation is void. (14) [Whoever in] the fut[ure, at any time, lodges…

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SAA 06 211. Mannu-ki-Arbail Buys an Estate (676?) (ADD 0460)

(Beginning destroyed) (1) [An estate of x hec]tares of fie[ld in] Kannu', adjoining the side road of Kannu' and the road that leads to Nuhub; (4) including a garden [...] adjoining the garden of [...]ašidi, (6) a total of 40 (hectares of) land [......] (Break) (r 1) He shall g[ive] 10 minas of silver [and x mi]nas [of pure gold] to Ištar residing in Nineveh, and shall return the money tenfold to its owners. (r 4) He shall contest in his lawsuit and not succeed. The judge shall not listen to his case. (r 6) [Witness] Ar[ze]zu, cohort commander. (r 7) [Witness Habasti], head porter. (r 8) [Witne…

SAA 06 212. A Broken Purchase Document of Mannu-ki-Arbail (676-I-25) (ADD 0502)

(Beginning destroyed) (1) Whoever i[n the future, at any time, comes forward], whether Kiṣ[ir-Issar or] his [so]ns or relatives, [whoever lodges a comp]laint and seeks a lawsuit or litigation against Mannu-ki-Ar[bail and] his [son]s, [shall ret]ur[n] the money tenfold [to its owners. He shall contest] in his lawsuit [and no]t succeed. (r 2) [Witness Mannu]-ki-ahhe, conscri[pt]. (r 3) [Witness Man]nu-ki-abi, conscript. (r 4) [Witness] Zar-Issar. (r 5) [Witness] Nabû-šumu-iddina, keeper of the tablet. (r 6) [Month Ni]san (I), 25th day, year 5 [of Esarh]addon, king of Assyria, eponym year of Banb…

SAA 06 214. Mannu-ki-Arbail Loans Copper (676-III-11) (ADD 0040)

(1) Two talents of copper, first fruits of Ištar of Arbela, belonging to Mannu-ki-Arbail, at the disposal of Šamaš-ahhe-šallim. (5) He shall pay in Ab (V). If he does not pay, it will increase by a third. (r 2) Month Sivan (III), 11th day, eponym year of Banbâ. (r 4) Witness Kubabu-ereš. (r 5) Witness Quwa. Šarru-iqbi. (r 6) Witness Danqu-dibbi-šarri. (r.e. 7) Witness Nabû'a.