# cdli tablet

> Ancient Mesopotamian cultural heritage app with text and images. (iPhone/iPad app by University of California, Los Angeles.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdli-tablet/id636437023 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of California, Los Angeles](https://appshunter.io/developer/498096168)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdli-tablet/id636437023/reviews.md

## What is cdli tablet?

“cdli tablet” is an iPad app focusing on the cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia by combining text and images of ancient Mesopotamia that span 3500 years of human activity and describe the roots of trade, mathematics, and astronomy in ancient times, that follow the application of lex talionis by Hammurapi, and that bring to life the exploits of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. The app combines images and short descriptions of the historical relevance of selected texts, dealing with these and other significant developments in the history of mankind, that have been prepared by specialists who have dedicated their professional lives to the study of ancient Mesopotamia. 

Entries are updated daily.

The app will appeal to learning communities of all ages and levels of interest, introducing them to a variety of chosen themes in cuneiform studies and in the digital preservation and world-wide dissemination of the shared cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia. By opening lines of communication to the heritage of pre-scientific civilizations dead many millennia, we believe that modern culture achieves a deeper appreciation and understanding of its own roots. “cdli tablet” is sponsored by the Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative (http://cdli.ucla.edu) based at UCLA’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, and developed by Sai Deep Tetali, graduate student at UCLA Computer Science.

## Key features

- Ancient Mesopotamian texts and images
- Covers trade, mathematics, and astronomy
- Details Hammurapi's lex talionis
- Features Gilgamesh and Enkidu
- Daily updates
- Cuneiform studies themes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdli-tablet/id636437023/reviews.md

### 1/5 — no longer supported!?

*2025-04-09, version 1.5*

seems like the server for the tablets has been turned off. Was a nice app while it lasted…

### 3/5 — Please update!

*2023-10-01, version 1.5*

This was a stunning app, but it now crashes during the startup process. I’m very sad (and not just because I have to rethink how to teach some of this material) because this was a great way to,get students excited about ancient scripts that they could download to their own devices. I also used it in a number of in-class assignments. Now I’m going to go crawling at the cdli website and hope I can cobble something together.

### 1/5 — No work

*2023-09-28, version 1.5*

Does anyone know of a good alternative app?

### 1/5 — Doesn’t load anything

*2023-08-07, version 1.5*

I am not even sure if this app is still working. Doesn’t load any entry and tells me I have no connection, which is not true. Maybe the app is not any longer maintained and dead.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2021-05-09, version 1.5*

Does not work at this time.  Has not been updated recently

### 5/5 — What a beautiful way to appreciate primary sources of material culture

*2017-08-14*

You have just saved me 1000s of dollars from airfares & museum entry fees!
Here I can practice reading from original sources my cuneiform!
The photos are exquisite & really motivates me to learn & find out more about the people of Mesopotamia.
From an appreciative consumer.

### 5/5 — Surreal

*2014-01-30*

It is almost surreal to me is that I can hold the first writings of civilization in my hand, in this simple elegant interface. From tablet to tablet, how far we have come. Wow.

### 5/5 — Attractive Ancient Artifacts

*2013-08-07, version 1.2*

Absolutely stunning app with lots of great links. 

 The commentary is general for each artifact, yet touches the human level.  You don't have to be an archaeologists to feel a connection to the ancient creators of these fascinating and (if not for being fragile) touchable records of sophisticated lives in the low-tech lane.   

The photographs are very high-def. 

If you have a fascination for the culture and art of the ancient near east, for the first great mathematicians of human civilization, who brought us Algebra, (5000 years ago), the first written languages, and built the foundations of our world's civilizations squarely upon their savvy as merchants and masters of commerce, then you will go ga-ga for this app. 

 More. More!  I want moooooore!  Say, how about the complete known Akkadian Lexicon?  Copy and paste whole Akkadian words, in roughly correct syntax?  I want one of those.

Thank you so much.  If you have a paid version, I'm gonna' buy one.

### 5/5 — Engineer

*2013-07-25, version 1.2*

Awesome content, easy navigation, crisp images and over-all great look-and-feel. Kudos!!!

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2013-07-07, version 1.2*

Excellent research app of the Babylonian Chaldean history in Mesopotamia

## Frequently asked questions about cdli tablet

### What is the learning methodology of cdli tablet?

cdli tablet combines text and images of ancient Mesopotamian artifacts and writings. It presents historical relevance through short descriptions prepared by specialists, aiming to introduce users to various themes in cuneiform studies.

### How does cdli tablet track user progress?

The provided data does not specify progress tracking features. The app focuses on providing access to historical information and cultural heritage content.

### Does cdli tablet offer certifications?

No, cdli tablet does not offer any certifications. Its purpose is educational and informational, providing access to historical content.

### What devices support cdli tablet?

cdli tablet is currently supported on iPads. It was released on April 26, 2013, and its latest version is 1.5, last updated on June 12, 2015.

### What is the age rating for cdli tablet?

cdli tablet has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### How often is cdli tablet updated?

Entries within the cdli tablet app are updated daily. However, the app itself was last updated to version 1.5 on June 12, 2015.

### What do users like or dislike about cdli tablet?

cdli tablet has an average rating of 3.3 stars from 6 ratings. Specific user sentiment details are not available in the provided data.

### Does cdli tablet have ads?

No, cdli tablet does not contain advertisements. It is a free application sponsored by the Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5 — 2015-06-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iOS 7

Smoother animations

### 1.2 — 2013-06-03

Performance fixes

### 1.1 — 2013-05-02

Share email comes with the app store link.

### 1.0 — 2013-04-26

No release notes.

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