Archaeology Magazine Archive

A publication of the Archaeological Institute of America

Special Introductory Offer!
interactive digs
Bulletin Board "Petra's Great Temple"
Summer 2000

MYSTERY OBJECT

Posted by Dario Franzi on July 21, 2000 at 10:48:28:

Since this object was found near an administrative center and knowing how bureaucrats like to keep track of all and all things ( population, taxes, goods traded, goods owed, inventories, banking, salaries, etc..)this may be a scribing tool for writing, as we know for this particular time, on clay tablets or animal skins.

Follow Ups:

Back to Board

Advertisement


Advertisement

  • Subscribe to the Digital Edition