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Document consisting of ideograms, from Uruk, Iraq, late 4th-early 3rd millennium BC
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Document consisting of ideograms, from Uruk, Iraq, late 4th-early 3rd millennium BC
BAL165775 Document consisting of ideograms, from Uruk, Iraq, late 4th-early 3rd millennium BC (stone) by Sumerian; 4.3x2.3 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: from the economic archive of a temple in Uruk, now Warka; text describes allocation of food for a festival in honour of the goddess Inanna; ); out of copyright
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Cuneiform Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Tablet
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This print showcases a remarkable document consisting of ideograms, originating from the ancient city of Uruk in Iraq during the late 4th to early 3rd millennium BC. The stone tablet, measuring 4.3x2.3 cm, is currently housed in the prestigious State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The document holds immense historical significance as it was discovered within the economic archive of a temple in Uruk, now known as Warka. It provides valuable insights into the allocation of food for a festival dedicated to honoring the revered goddess Inanna. Written in cuneiform script, one of humanity's earliest writing systems developed by Mesopotamians, this artifact offers a glimpse into an ancient civilization's administrative practices and religious customs. The intricate relief on this tablet transports us back to a time when ideas were conveyed through pictorial symbols rather than alphabets or words. Each ideogram represents a concept or object and serves as an essential tool for communication and record-keeping. As we admire this relic from millennia ago, we are reminded of our shared human history and how our ancestors ingeniously devised methods to convey their thoughts and beliefs across generations. This photograph captures not only an exquisite piece of art but also embodies the enduring power of written language throughout time.
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