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To decipher the Akkadian language, scholars had to start from scratch because there were no bilingual documents or modern reference works available. They began by analyzing cuneiform signs and comparing them to known languages. They also used the comparative method, which involves comparing similar words and grammar structures in different languages to reconstruct the grammar and vocabulary of the unknown language. It took many decades of research and collaboration among scholars to finally decipher the Akkadian language. Today, Akkadian is an important language for understanding the ancient Near East and the development of human civilization.