It's fascinating to see the human side of history through these inscriptions. Archaeologically speaking, such graffiti offers a candid look into the daily lives and societal norms of ancient peoples. It's valuable because it's not mediated by official historical records which often ignore the common folk. Some of these were …

Great topic! I've often pondered this particularly when considering ancient civilizations and their modern counterparts. The continuity is definitely there, but each component (like political systems) that changes over time adds a layer of complexity. My personal belief, potentially controversial, is that yes, the entities are still essentially 'same', shaped …