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Official linear measure in Mesopotamia

Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Turkey

Official linear measure.

This instrument kept in the temple was used as a standard to control other measurement in the City.

Nippur

Bronze

Kassite

15th century B.C.

Linear measurement units in Mesopotamia and their metric equivalents.

1 Finger (1.72 cm.)

1 Foot (27.65 cm.)

1 Yard Arm's Length (51.80 cm.)

Official linear measure in Mesopotamia
Taken on  Tuesday 07th of July 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Source:  Istanbul, Turkey
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