Ahaha

Ahaha () was an ancient Assyrian investor and one of the earliest documented businesswomen in history. She is known for falling victim to financial fraud and pleading to her brother to retrieve stolen silver for her. It is unknown if her pleas were answered.

== History == Ahaha lived during the Old Assyrian period and grew up in Assur. Her mother, Lamassī, raised Ahaha while her father was primarily stationed in Kanesh engaging in business affairs. During this time, it was customary for women to head the household and make financial decisions while their husbands traveled extensively as merchants. Women operated joint-stock companies and dealt with loans, real estate, and market trends. Assyrians made money facilitating trades between Babylon (and other foreign lands) and Kanesh, traveling in long-distance caravans funded by investors, who earned profits such as gold and silver when trades were successful. Following the death of her mother, Ahaha took control of the paternal estate.