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Embossed inscription
11th century AD.
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. View in 3D
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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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