The Iconography of Pristine Statehood: Painted Pottery and Seal Impressions from Susa, Southwestern Iran

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Focusing on the period between 3500-2500 B.C., this work explores the origins and evolution of government and state institutions in Susa and southern Mesopotamia. By interpreting symbols on painted pottery and seal impressions, it sheds light on the broader development of human society. The publication includes a catalogue featuring 134 documentary drawings and a comprehensive list of excavation sites, enhancing the understanding of this pivotal historical era.