Plaque with Fighting Dogs
2000 BC - 1600 BC
Clay
Original Site Unknown
7.0 cm x 11.5 cm x 1.0 cm
Clay
Original Site Unknown
7.0 cm x 11.5 cm x 1.0 cm
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
Why was the domestication of animals an important step in the development of ancient Mesopotamian society?
What do you think was the purpose of a dog fight?
What is unusual about the two dogs shown here?