What was the function of 'cylinder seals' in Mesopotamian society?
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Correct answer: They served as personal signature marks for authenticating documents
Cylinder seals were small, engraved stone cylinders rolled onto wet clay to leave a unique impression. They functioned as official signatures or marks of ownership for administrative and legal transactions.
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