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The tablet, dating back to the 6th century BC, features a double ring that indicates the "bitter river," believed to encompass the known world — an area that corresponds to modern Iraq. Inside this boundary lies ancient Mesopotamia, where the Euphrates River and the city of Babylon are prominently illustrated. This geographical representation encapsulates the essence of life for the Babylonians, providing essential resources and transportation arteries leading to the Persian Gulf.