An Inscribed Cylindrical Seal with Ostrich Image From Lama Cemetery

In the third season excavation of Lama Cemetery (Chal Shahin Lama), a cylindrical seal with inscription was found and because of its significance, it was introduced, compared and analyzed. Existence of this seal indicates the continuation of nomadic practices of the people of this cemetery in spite of change of material culture (for example, ceramic). The seal of Lama and its grave reflect the broad cultural communication with neighboring regions. Moreover, the prolonged use of Lama’s cylindrical seal emphasizes that caution be practiced in chronological studies based on one particular object or index. There is a huge gap in the time between the creation of the inscription and engraving of the animal. It is likely that the inscription of this seal belongs to the late Bronze Age/early Iron Age and the image of the ostrich dates to Iron Age III.