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The most important lumps of dry mud in history

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Before writing there was what?? According to our best understanding of archaeology before writing came clay tokens. These simple lumps of dry mud played an incredibly important role in human development. They may be responsible for large numbers, writing, administration, board games and everyone's favourite, powerful bureaucracies.

Massive thanks to Dr. William (Brad) Hafford. Video could not have been made without him. Go check out his channel here @artifactuallyspeaking

Do go check out the Penn Museum if you're interested in Mesopotamia https://www.penn.museum/on-view/galleries-exhibitions/middle-east-galleries

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