Ancient ivory jar reveals local trade & skills

Israeli archaeologists uncovered a 6,000-year-old “amphoriskos” (small oil jar with two handles). Made from an elephant tusk, it is the first of its kind to be found in the region, highlighting its skillful manufacture, plus its trade route location – Horbat Raqiq near Beer-Sheva.

https://tps.co.il/articles/6000-year-old-ivory-jar-opens-window-into-holy-land-trade-networks/

https://www.jns.org/researchers-restore-6000-year-old-ivory-vessel-from-southern-israel/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqRX6O_JvRw

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