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title: Ceramic Box with Snakes from Ur
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8099/ceramic-box-with-snakes-from-ur/
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updated: 2024-08-26
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# Ceramic Box with Snakes from Ur

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Ceramic Box with Snakes from Ur](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8099.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8099.jpg)

## Image Caption

Fired clay box with applied ornaments, possibly made for religious and magical purposes. As snakes renew their skin, they were considered a symbol of healing. Snakes were also respected by people because of their venom. From [Ur](https://www.worldhistory.org/ur/), Southern [Mesopotamia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mesopotamia/), modern-day Iraq, Old Babylonian Period, 2000-1750 BCE.

The British Museum, London.

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2018, February 23). Ceramic Box with Snakes from Ur. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8099/ceramic-box-with-snakes-from-ur/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Ceramic Box with Snakes from Ur." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 23, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8099/ceramic-box-with-snakes-from-ur/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Ceramic Box with Snakes from Ur." *World History Encyclopedia*, 23 Feb 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8099/ceramic-box-with-snakes-from-ur/>.

## License & Copyright

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