CIVILIZATION
SUMERIAN
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Question
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A cylinder seal is:
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A stone cylinder with imprints and designs engraved into the surface.
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A stone cylinder with imprints and designs engraved into the inside.
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A large cylinder used to store water and keep resources secure.
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A pyramid-shaped temple that usually rises above each city.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -cylinder seal, small stone cylinder engraved in intaglio on its surface to leave impressions when rolled on wet clay. Cylinder seals are characteristic artifacts of ancient Mesopotamian civilization and are considered some of its finest artistic achievements. The seals first appear during the Protoliterate Period (c.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most were made of stone, whether limestone or semi-precious stones such as carnelian or lapis lazuli. Some were made of copper, bronze, gold, ivory or bone. Because cylinder seals were made of a durable material, they have survived the ravages of time.
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