The Epic of Gilgamesh was attributed to the
A) Sumerians.
B) Akkadians.
C) Babylonians.
D) Persians.

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Although the Epic of Gilgamesh was written in Akkadian, an ancient Semitic language, it was attributed to the Sumerians, who were the early inhabitants of southern Mesopotamia and are credited with inventing writing. The story was discovered on tablets in modern-day Iraq, which was part of Sumerian territory. Therefore, the Sumerians are considered the originators of the tale.

The Epic of Gilgamesh Was Attributed to the