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Cylinder Seals

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Cylinder seals were small cylindrical objects carved with intricate designs that were used in ancient Mesopotamia for various purposes, such as marking ownership, sealing documents, or as amulets.

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