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Researchershave finallydeciphered4,000-year-old tabletsfound more than 100 years ago in modern-day Iraq.
Elam was an ancient civilization in southwestern Iran, approximately equivalent to the modern region of Khuzestan.
The tablets inscriptions also mention: An eclipse in the evening watch: it signifies pestilence.
Ancient astrologers likely based their interpretations of celestial events on past experiences.
Kings analyzed other elements to form their beliefs on what the future would look like.
The substitute king was killed when this happened.
