The standard Akkadian version of the Gilgamesh Epic dates to a specific historical period

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Is it true that the standard Akkadian version of the Gilgamesh Epic dates to a specific historical period?

Yes. The Standard Babylonian version of the Gilgamesh Epic compiled by Sîn-lēqi-unninni dates to a specific historical period between the 13th and 10th centuries BCE.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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Wikipedia: Epic of Gilgamesh

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Wikipedia: Epic of Gilgamesh. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_of_Gilgamesh

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