Image: UNESCO Lapis lazuli bead, National Museum of Damascus, Syria

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Description: Part of the "Treasure of Ur" (which, according to the text on an UNESCO, site was found in Mari). A piece of lapis lazuli, the text reads "Mesannepada, king of Ur, presented this helical-shaped precious stone to the goddess Jal when Cansud was a king in Mari". Found with 50 valuable gems in the royal palace from before Sargon of Akkad. It is thought it was a foundatrion gift rather than hidden treasure. Source: guidebook of the museum.
Title: UNESCO Lapis lazuli bead, National Museum of Damascus, Syria
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