Cylinder Seal with Plowing Scene
2350 BC - 2150 BC
Stone
Tell Asmar
3.7 cm x 2.1 cm diam.
Stone
Tell Asmar
3.7 cm x 2.1 cm diam.
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
Why are the gods shown here performing farming tasks?
Why do you think the ancient Mesopotamians felt that this scene was important enough to be recorded for posterity?
What do you think the symbols in the field (bird, star, etc.) represent?