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Gerzean




Though varying dates have historically been assigned by sundry authorities, ''Gerzean culture'' as used as follows distinguishes itself from the or the end of the Naqada II period. This era lasts through a period of time when the Desertification of the Sahara had nearly reached its present state (see Sahara ).

The primary distinguishing feature between the earlier es in the Pottery artwork possibly indicate an inclination these early peoples may have felt to explore the desert of the Sahara {Link without Title} .

Some symbols on Gerzean pottery resemble traditional Sumerian script {Link without Title} .

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are on display here: [http://www.digitalegypt.ucl.ac.uk/gerzeh/tomb105/index.html , [http://www.digitalegypt.ucl.ac.uk/gerzeh/tomb205/finds.html].

One burial uncovered evidence of Prehistoric Dismemberment , in the form of a Decapitation {Link without Title} .

The end of the Gerzean period is generally regarded as coinciding with the Unification Of Egypt .

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