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Pectoral from the tomb of Tutankhamun, gold, lapis lazuli & semi-precious stones depicting a scarab (Kheperu), solar disk (Ra) & a crescent (Neb) form Tutankhamun’s prenomen 'Nebkheperura'.
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Fired clay brick from the ziggurat at Ur; Ur-Nammu no. 1; cuneiform inscription stamped on face with two accidentally impressed dog's paw-marks near one edge.. From the 3rd Dynasty of Ur (circa. 2112-2004 B.C.E.)
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A cuneiform tablet attributed to the poetess Enheduanna, the oldest known recorded author. She was from ancient Ur, now Iraq. She was described as dark eyed, dark haired and dark skinned. Has left behind numerous works that are over 4,000 years old,
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