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Illustration

by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
published on 24 November 2018

This is a stone gable-shaped seal. It is carved with a procession of three horned animals, probably gazelles. From Central Turkey or Northern Syria. Late Chalcolithic (Copper) Age, 4000-3000 BCE. (The British Museum, London).

About the Author

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.

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APA Style

Amin, O. S. M. (2018, November 24). Chalcolithic Stamp Seals. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/9553/

Chicago Style

Amin, Osama S. M. "Chalcolithic Stamp Seals." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 24, 2018. https://www.ancient.eu/image/9553/.

MLA Style

Amin, Osama S. M. "Chalcolithic Stamp Seals." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 24 Nov 2018. Web. 24 Apr 2019.

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