Excerpt from Archaic Objects, Vol. 1
A cone of yellow clay. Below, part of the neck of a pot and the pottery saucer used for a lid remain embedded. Seven horizontal scores 0 m. 05 cent. Long near the top.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book showcases a trove of over 1500 clay sealings, fragments, and other objects made from clay. Dating back to the prehistoric period in Egypt, they bear the earliest known examples of hieroglyphic writing. The collection represents the work of multiple archaeologists across several decades of excavation at sites including Nagada, Abydos, and Hieraconpolis. The majority of these artifacts date to the First Dynasty, offering a unique glimpse into the formation of the earliest pharaonic civilization. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the collection, providing insights into the administrative, economic, and scribal practices of this nascent civilization in the Nile Valley. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334251818_0
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