As jewelry was a sign of class, the tombs of royalty were packed with ancient Mesopotamian jewelry items. Excavated, and preserved to the best of our ability, the beauty of the jewerly pieces can be seen on display today.
The tombs found in the city of Ur, contained some of the most significant items in the study of Mesopotamian jewelry. Looking at these unique items, you must have noticed the underlying motifs. At the heart of their inspiration are leaves, twigs, grapes, spiral objects and other shapes and elements of nature.