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A History of the World in 100 Objects : Slideshow

Monday, January 09, 2012

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Stone chopping tool from the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania.

Two million BC-10,000 BC. Find out more here.

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Title of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus from the tomb of an ancient Egyptian scribe.

2000 BC-1000 BC. Find out more here.

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The Flood Tablet, the most famous cuneiform tablet from the ancient Middle East.

1000 BC - 600 BC. Find out more here.

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A model of a chariot, found as part of a treasure hoard in what is now Tadjikistan.

600 BC-200 BC. Find out more here.

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Inner coffin of the ancient Egyptian priest Hornedjitef.

600-200 BC. Find out more here.

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Rosetta Stone.

200 BC - 200.

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Double-headed serpent.

1400-1600. Find out more here.

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Throne of Weapons

2001. Copyright Kester 2004. Find out more here.

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Solar-powered lamp and charger.

2010. Find out more here.

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