Hurrian Hymn To Nikkal / No. 6 (1400 B.C.)

Lossless download available at the following: Notes: The cuneiform tablet on which this hymn was written dates from approximately 1200-50 , although some now date them as early as 1400 (pictured above). There have been at least five attempts to transcribe the musical notation this tablet with each transcription rendering different results. When deciding on a version, I chose R. J. Dumbrill’s realisation based on sheer musical