A representative of craftsmen dictated the stories behind the injuries and disabilities of craftsmen in the city to the Emperor.
| Author | Language | Library | Discovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous | Persian | Basrah | Persepolis |
Found in the city ruins north of Basrah, this text was damaged by natural incidents and the establishment of new villages, rendering most of the information impossible to be verified.
"After the completion, all the craftsmen were waiting for generous rewards from the overseer, but were instead greeted by cold chains.
We tried fleeing through the aqueducts but never succeeded. Soldiers on the Arrow Tower kept their eyes on our backs. When we were trembling with fear, wondering what did we do to enrage the royals, orders from the judges finally came—we were obliged to serve the King after this, but our feet shall be severed, so that we won't flee.
Our techniques, along with our lives, are all the properties of the King.
In the following days, many of us died from excessive loss of blood caused by the high altitude. I hope the King of Macedonia would set us free, allowing us to return to our homeland..."
| Keywords | Translated keywords |
|---|---|
| Elevated Waterways | Water Storage Tank |
| Arrow Tower | Incity Defense Towers |
| King of Macedonia | Alexandria III |