5,000-year-old artifacts unearthed in Sumerian city of Girsu in Iraq

Cones bearing a cuneiform inscription are seen during excavation at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 17, 2021.

A cuneiform tablet remains are seen during excavation at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 17, 2021.

Archaeologists and workers excavate the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 14, 2021.

Mud bricks bearing a cuneiform inscription is seen during excavation at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 17, 2021.

A cuneiform tablet is seen during excavation at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 17, 2021.

Archaeologists and workers excavate the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 14, 2021.

A cuneiform tablet remains are seen during excavation at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 17, 2021.

A mud brick bearing a cuneiform inscription is seen during excavation at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 14, 2021.

Remains of cones bearing a cuneiform inscription are seen during excavation at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 17, 2021.

A partial view shows the bridge at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Nov. 14, 2021.