The Library of Ashurbanipal is an ancient collection of texts from the 7th century BCE, located in the city of Nineveh, which was part of the Assyrian Empire. It was assembled by King Ashurbanipal, who was known for his interest in literature and scholarship. The library contains thousands of clay tablets written in cuneiform, covering various subjects such as mythology, history, medicine, and astronomy. This library is significant because it provides valuable insights into ancient Mesopotamian culture and knowledge. Many of the texts are copies of earlier works, preserving important literature like the Epic of Gilgamesh. The discovery of the library in the mid-19th century has greatly contributed to our understanding of ancient civilizations.