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What is the significance of Uruk being the "type site" for the Uruk period?

  • First city discovered

  • Largest city

  • Most artifacts found

  • Archetypal site

Answer

As the "type site" for the Uruk period, Uruk serves as the archetypal site that defines the characteristics of this period in terms of its architecture, artifacts, and cultural development. It helps archaeologists and historians understand the features and timeline of the Uruk period.
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