The Elamite civilization with the capital of Susa was located in the extreme southwest portion of present day Iran. The period when this jar was manufactured is referred to as the Neo-Elamite Period, ca. 1100 - 770 BC. This type of jar might have been used as a container for perfumed oils and/or a funerary object.

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The Bactrian Culture began with migrations from the north into what is now Uzbekistan ca. 3000 BC. The capitol city was Baktry. Bactrian craftsmen were especially skilled in the area of rock carvings. Also, they did superior work with bronze weapons and stamp seals.

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Incantation bowls, sometimes known as magic bowls and/or demon traps were often buried under the floors or thresholds in homes to protect the residents from evil spirits or demons. Spells in a spiral form were written on the inside of the bowl beginning at the bottom, where there was frequently a painted figure. When the demon tried to enter the home he/she was trapped in the bowl with the magic spells against them.

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The very close relationships between Egypt and Canaan are shown in this scarab. The scarabs of the Hyksos Period are very much the same. The Canaanite Civilization began ca. 3000 BC, lasted until ca. 1100 BC and encompassed Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. Actually, the Canaanites founded Jerusalem around 2500 BC. The scarab was a common type of ring bezel, amulet or stamp seal found in Egypt, Nubia and Syria-Palestine.

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At the time this arrowpoint was manufactured there were millions of bronze articles being made for the general population, businesses, the governments and the military.

The Parthians were extremely expert with the bow and arrow. During battle, in a false display of retreat, they would turn in their saddles and let go a very accurate shot. Thus the expression, "parting shot".

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Terracotta articles were used extensively throughout the ancient world and plates, bowls, pitchers and jugs were in daily use. However, the most common item was the oil lamp. These small lamps were the only source of heat and illumination in every home and shop. Aside from being very essential household pieces they were also frequently utilized as funerary objects.

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Terracotta articles were used extensively throughout the ancient world and plates, pitchers, bowls and jugs were in daily use but the most common item was the oil lamp. These small lamps were the only source of illumination and heat in every home and shop. Aside from being quite essential household articles they were also frequently utilized as funerary objects.

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Terracotta items in daily use in the ancient world included jugs, bowls, plates and pitchers but the most common article was the oil lamp. These small lamps were the only source of illumination and heat in every home and shop. Aside from being very essential household items they were also frequently utilized as funerary objects.

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Seals were pressed into soft clay to leave an impression of the design. The clay was then used as a sealing device on shipping vessels or door latches so it could be ascertained whether or not the contents had been tampered with. Early seals were stamp seals with one or more flat sides depicting designs. Later seals were cylinder seals in a form that could be rolled over the wet clay to leave a continuous image.

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Baked clay ceramic pieces were used extensively throughout the ancient world and plates, bowls, jugs and pitchers were in daily use. However, the oil lamp was the most common article in the home being the only source of illumination and heat. They were also frequently utilized as funerary objects.

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