What do archaeologists believe was the function of signature seals?

Responses

A. They indicated ownership of bags of grain or cotton.

They indicated ownership of bags of grain or cotton.

B. They were payment for sending clay tablets to distant villages.

They were payment for sending clay tablets to distant villages.

C. Tax officials used them as receipts for payment of taxes.

Tax officials used them as receipts for payment of taxes.

D. They served as the centerpiece of ornamental clay platters.

They served as the centerpiece of ornamental clay platters.

1 answer

Archaeologists believe that signature seals primarily served to indicate ownership of goods, such as bags of grain or cotton (Option A). These seals were used to mark items and verify authenticity, much like a signature does today. They could also play roles in various administrative and economic activities, but the strongest consensus aligns with their function of denoting ownership.