Inscribed Brick
1850 BC - 1800 BC
Clay
Tell Asmar
41 cm x 41 cm x 7.0 cm
Clay
Tell Asmar
41 cm x 41 cm x 7.0 cm
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
Why do you think a king would want to have his name inscribed on a brick?
What materials would best preserve a king's message?
What does this brick suggest about ancient Mesopotamian cities?