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Nippur was an ancient Mesopotamian city in present-day Iraq and a major religious center associated with Enlil, the Sumerian god of wind and authority. Its temples and administrative buildings were used across many centuries, while excavations recovered tens of thousands of cuneiform tablets. The site is especially valuable to archaeologists and historians studying Sumerian religion, law, administration, language, and everyday economic life.
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Nippur scores 6.62/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Archaeological Site category.
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