This stone disk shows a sacred procession. The tallest figure is that of Enheduana, daughter of King Sargon and high priestess of Ur. The back of the disk bears her name and title. She is also said to have written and collected hymns to the goddess Inana, making her the first named author in history.

Calcite
ca. 2300 BCE
Ur (Iraq) Giparu

Penn Museum
Philadelphia, PA

09.02.22