• In the journal Antiquity, Dr. • Shokouh Khosravi published preliminary findings of the largest known corpus of prehistoric seal impressions in the entire ancient world. • The corpus, made up of over 7,000 seal impressions, more than 200 clay figurines, clay tokens, and two cylinder seals, dates back to 5,000 years ago and speaks to the fact that Tapeh Tyalineh was likely an important center involved in extensive commercial exchange, necessitating a large administrative system that likely left behind these seals.
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- Archaeologists in western Iran have uncovered the largest known collection of prehistoric seal impressions, with more than 7,000 artifacts, over 200 clay figurines, clay tokens, and two cylinder seals, all dating to around 5,000 years ago. Dr. Shokouh Khosravi’s preliminary report, published in the journal Antiquity, suggests that the site of Tapeh Tyalineh was a significant commercial hub requiring an extensive administrative system. The findings provide new evidence of early bureaucratic practices and complex trade networks in the region during the late Neolithic period.
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