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title: Nubian Floor Tiles
author: Omar Zaki
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1265/nubian-floor-tiles/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Nubian Floor Tiles

_Authored by Omar Zaki_

## Image File

[![Nubian Floor Tiles](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1265.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1265.jpg)

## Image Caption

Floor tiles of building that once stood in the Royal [City](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) of [Meroe](https://www.worldhistory.org/Meroe/) which was sacked in 350 CE by Emperor Ezana of the [Kingdom of Aksum](https://www.worldhistory.org/Kingdom_of_Axum/). The sand has helped preserve the tiles in good condition. These tiles must of been constructed and placed before the sacking of the city, so before 350 CE. The quality is comparable to today's appearance of floor tiles.

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## Cite This Work

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Zaki, O. (2013, June 11). Nubian Floor Tiles. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1265/nubian-floor-tiles/>
### Chicago
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### MLA
Zaki, Omar. "Nubian Floor Tiles." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Jun 2013, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1265/nubian-floor-tiles/>.

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