| Amarna letter EA 15 | |
|---|---|
 Obverse of EA 15 | |
| Material | Clay |
| Created | c. 1350 BC |
| Present location | New York City, New York, United States |
Amarna letter EA 15, titled Assyria Joins the International Scene,[1] is a shorter-length clay tablet Amarna letter from Ashur-uballit I of the Land of Assyria, (line 3 of EA 15). He addresses the Pharaoh in line 1, the "King (of) Land Miṣri-(Egypt)", thus the use of "Land (of) Assyria".
This short letter is synoptic with much information. It discusses the Assyrian messenger's reason for going to Egypt, "to see" the land, and report back to the Assyrian king. The letter speaks of a short history of not sending a messenger, or the two kingdoms talking, for some recent times. Besides the duties of the messenger to see, and report back, a list of "greeting gifts", shulmani, or "peace-gifts" are sent by Ashur-uballit I to the Pharaoh.
- ^ Moran, William L. 1987, 1992. The Amarna Letters. EA 245, "Assyria Joins the International Scene", pp. 37-38.