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-introuble2 OP t1_izm8oz9 wrote

what attracted mostly my attention, besides the photo, was the phrase: it constitutes the earliest known depiction of a narrative ‘scene'

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newtsheadwound t1_izno1sk wrote

Previously I think the oldest one was the Uruk Vase from like 3k BC iirc

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-introuble2 OP t1_izoxku1 wrote

It's fascinating to see a 'story' that ancient, being depicted. However I'm not so sure about the exact classifications; i.e. when it should be considered 'narrative', if scientists are distinguishing on the base of material etc. In any case I wish I knew the story...

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