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Embossed inscription

11th century AD.

UNESCO Almaty

UNESCO Almaty

This wall inscription fragment belonged to the mosque of Dandanakan, a medieval city located on the territory of modern Turkmenistan. Dandanakan was located on a caravan route in the Karakum Desert. There are cutout “kufi” inscriptions in this fragment along with vegetable and geometric patterns.

Details

  • Title: Embossed inscription
  • Date Created: 11th century AD.
  • Location Created: Merv, Mary Region
  • Physical Dimensions: NA
  • Subject Keywords: Merv, Mary, Turkmenistan, Clay, Silk Roads
  • Medium: Clay

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