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Originating from the Sumerian civilization during the Early Dynastic III era (circa 2600–2400 BCE), the Standard of Ur stands among the most celebrated relics of the ancient Near East. Unearthed in modern-day Iraq throughout the 1920s during Sir Leonard Woolley’s excavations of Ur’s Royal Cemetery, this iconic piece resides today in London’s British Museum.
Although its conventional name implies it was mounted on a pole as a military battle flag, researchers generally discount that theory. While its true purpose remains debated, leading hypotheses suggest it functioned as a resonator for a stringed instrument, a decorative container for valuables, or a display piece designed for visual storytelling.
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