Bronze Spearhead
2600 BC - 2500 BC
Bronze
Khafajah
22.5 cm x 2.8 cm x 0.6 cm
Bronze
Khafajah
22.5 cm x 2.8 cm x 0.6 cm
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What types of animals were hunted by the ancient Mesopotamians?
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