Scribe Writing

ca. 2625–2350 BCE

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Sculpture of man sitting cross legged with scroll in his lap.

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Sakkara, Egypt

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Bulla of Gemaryahu son of Shaphan

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Bulla of Gedalyahu

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Cake in Shape of Nude Female (Replica)

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Babylon Will Be Destroyed

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Scribe Writing

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