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jan 1, 3500 BC - Cylinder Seals and Legal Documents – (c. 3500 BCE)

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Mesopotamians used cylinder seals to roll unique impressions onto clay, serving as signatures for contracts and property records. These tools were essential for legal and commercial transactions. They reflect the rise of bureaucracy and personal identity in early urban societies.

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jan 1, 3500 BC
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~ 5530 years ago

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