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Cultural links between India and Babylonia
Archaeology revealing cultural links between India and Babylonia from the dig at Tell Agrab, a settlement mound southeast of Eshnunna in the Diyala region.
1928
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In this intriguing photograph from the archives, archaeologists carefully excavate fragments of ancient artifacts at Tell Agrab, a settlement mound located in the southeastern part of the Diyala region in Mesopotamia. The site, which dates back to around 2500 BCE, was once home to the ancient civilization of Eshnunna, a significant city-state in Babylonia. As the team sifts through the earth, they uncover a wealth of cultural treasures that reveal striking links between the civilizations of India and Babylonia. Among the excavated pieces are fragments of a green steatite vase, its intricate stylistic designs echoing the artistic traditions of the Indus Valley Civilization, specifically those of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. The vase, along with other discoveries, showcases the exchange of artistic and cultural influences that occurred between the two ancient civilizations thousands of miles apart. The presence of these Indian-inspired artifacts in Babylonia suggests that there were likely trade and cultural exchanges between the two regions. Additionally, archaeologists have uncovered a Babylonian alabaster figure with a carving of an offering stand, reminiscent of the terracotta figurines found in the Indus Valley Civilization. These finds provide valuable insights into the complex web of ancient cultural connections that spanned across the eastern world. The excavations at Tell Agrab continue to shed light on the fascinating history of the ancient world, revealing the intriguing links between the civilizations of India and Babylonia that have shaped our understanding of human history.
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