Fragment of an "Amarna Letter"
1350 BC - 1340 BC
Clay
Tell el-Amarna
6.8 cm x 5.6 cm x 2.3 cm
Clay
Tell el-Amarna
6.8 cm x 5.6 cm x 2.3 cm
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
Why is this document known as an "Amarna Letter"?
What was the importance of gift-giving in the ancient world?
Do you think that leaders of countries still exchange gifts?