Here too were kept the public records, as well as title-deeds, law-cases, and other documents belonging to private individuals.

The office of librarian was held in honour, and was not unfrequently occupied by one of the sons of the king.

Every branch of literature and science known at the time was represented.

Theology was naturally prominent, as well as works on omens and charms.

The standard work on astronomy and astrology, in seventy-two books, had been compiled for the library of Sargon of Akkad; so too had the standard work on terrestrial omens.