The Timeless Melody: Unearthing the Ancient Echoes of Music

Have you ever wondered what the oldest surviving musical notation in the world sounds like? Imagine a tune etched onto a clay tablet, its origins dating back 3400 years, retrieved from the ruins of an ancient Syrian city. This is the Hurrian Hymn #6, a hymn dedicated to the Ugaritic goddess Nikkal, believed to be played on an ancient string instrument known as a lyre. But what does it actually sound like? The interpretations vary, and the true melody remains shrouded in mystery, much like the enigmatic hieroglyphs of a forgotten civilization.