Cones were conical objects with a tapered end made from baked clay that bore building inscriptions or dedicatory texts. Cones can closely resemble clay nails, the latter of which typically has a more distinct head than a cone. Examples from the third millennium include the Early Dynastic IIIb cones of Enmetena and the cones of Gudea, both from Girsu (modern Tello). During the Old Babylonian period, the ‘headless’ cone continues to be found in foundation deposits, while the clay ‘nail’ which now has a broader head is found built into the walls of buildings. During this period a copy of the inscription on the shaft can be found on the ends of both cones and nails. Inscribed nails were also used in the Neo-Assyrian period. For other clay objects found in foundation deposits, see the categories of ‘Cylinder’, ‘Prism’, and ‘Tablet’ respectively. For foundation pegs, see the ‘Figure’ category.
| Name | Language |
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| مخروط، كوزي | Arabic |
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note = {[Online; accessed 2026-05-15]},
author = {{CDLI contributors}},
year = {2026},
month = {may 15},
title = {cone - {Artifact} {Types}},
url = {https://cdli.earth/artifact-types/9},
howpublished = {https://cdli.earth/artifact-types/9},
}
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