The rare objects found in Iraq

What use did the rare objects found in Iraq have? They are millennia old. Archaeological excavations carried out in the Iraqi governorate of Babylon—on the territory of the ancient kingdom of Babylon—revealed this. How many are there? There are almost 500 objects.

All of these objects belonged to ancient civilizations. Some of these artifacts are more than 3,000 years old, which will greatly contribute to the study of ancient life and culture. Through its analysis and study, a new facet of Babylonian life is revealed.

The rare objects found in Iraq number almost 500.
The rare objects found in Iraq number almost 500.

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Artifacts

In the governorate of Babylon, a team of Iraqi archaeologists has long been excavating a total area of ​​15,000 square meters. The area is divided into two parts, Sector A (6,000 square meters) and Sector B (9,000 square meters).

The researchers worked in both areas. But they observed that the one with the smallest surface contains in its depths two historical periods at the same time. And these are the Babylonian (1895 BC – 539 BC) and the Sassanian (224 – 651 AD). However, the layer belonging to the latter was poorly preserved due to being affected by human activity and soil erosion.

The rare objects found in Iraq total 478 artifacts. These were found throughout the excavations throughout the research area. Among them were ceramic vessels, cuneiform tablets and cylindrical seals used to sign documents.

More finds are expected to be found in the excavations.
More finds are expected to be found in the excavations.

Cuneiform

Cuneiform is one of the earliest known writing systems, used from approximately 3300 BC to 75 AD. All of these artifacts will provide researchers with information about the daily life, culture, and government system of ancient civilizations.

«Highlights a statement from the State Council of Antiquities and Heritage of Iraq. According to this, the findings represent a great advance in the understanding of urban development and the material culture of Babylon,” says the scientific magazine. Archeology News.

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