They were engraved with designs and then rolled across clay tablets to print their motifs onto them, forming a critical method for early record keeping.
Analysis revealed seal motifs related to the transport of jars and cloth were eventually transformed into proto-cuneiform signs, indicating a clear continuity in the evolution of writing.
The discovery proves that the motifs known from cylinder seals are directly related to the development of writing in southern Iraq, shedding light on early symbol systems.
The close relationship between ancient sealing and the invention of writing in southwest Asia has long been recognised, marking a significant evolution in communication and record-keeping.
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