Assyro-Babylonian literature -- Translations into English
(The fourth monument of the reign of Marduk-idin-akhe is a black basalt
stone of nearly the same size and arrangement as the preceding. At the top
we also see analogous symbols disposed in a similar way. The inscription
has but two colums, and occupies but one side of the monument; on the
other, the image of the King is engraved, and near the garment of the
King, represented by the basso-relievo, the three lines of the beginning
are repeated at the end of the document.)
By this table, the author of the everlasting limits has forever
perpetuated his name.[1]
25 hins[2] of corn are sufficient to seed an arura,[3] in a field lying on
the bank of the river Besim, belonging to Hankas.
In length[4] above toward the North, adjoining the property of Hankas; in
length below toward the South, adjoining the property of Imbiyati; in
breadth above toward the West, adjoining the property of Hankas; in
breadth below toward the East, limited by the river Besim.
Such is what Marduk-nasir, Captain of the King, has received from the
hands of Nis-Bel, son of Hankas. He has paid the price for it. Sapiku son
of Itti-Marduk-balat, son of Zikar-Ea, is the measurer[5] of the field.
Weights of
1 Chariot with its team of horses[6] 100 silver
6 Harnesses 300 "
1 Ass from Phoenicia 30 "
6 Harnesses, 1 Ass from Phoenicia 50 "
Weights of
1 Mule 15 silver
1 Cow (pregnant) 30 "
30 Measures of corn, 60 Measures of 12 epha[7] 137 "
1 Hemicorion, 10 Shovels of 4 epha 16 "
2 Dogs, good 12 "
9 Greyhounds from the East 18 "
1 Hunting dog 1 "
1 Shepherd dog 1 "
1 Dog (bloodhound[8]) 6 "
Total 616[9] (weights of) silver.
Such is what Nis-Bel, son of Hankas, has paid in the hands of
Marduk-nasir, Captain of the King, as equivalent of the price of a field
of 25 hins of (grain).
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