Gawra period (Migration culture or period)

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Refers to the period and culture from about 4000 to 3000 BCE, in northern Mesopotamia, named after the site of Gawra. The period is characterized by the presence of seals, metal objects, clay figurines, and the development of monumental architecture.
Gawra period
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024