Photograph of a Scholar at Work
1935 AD
Photographic Paper
Chicago
Photographic Paper
Chicago
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
Why is it important for copies to be made of the texts on ancient tablets?
What special skills would a scholar need to have in order to carry out the work shown here?
How is the tablet shown here being protected from damage?