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PREI · 11.0047
Ancient Khorezmian Inscription
5th - 6th centuries
Ceramic
Replica
Audio guide
Description
This inscribed jar, discovered at Katta Oybuyirqal’a, represents one of the earliest examples of Khorezm writing. Made of clay, it provides important information about the economic system, trade relations, and measurement units of ancient Khorezm. The find is invaluable for studying the region’s early culture and writing traditions, offering historical evidence of the civilization’s level of development, literacy, and administrative organization.