The Elamite watercraft: A review of the iconographic evidence (seal impressions and models)

Key Points

• Elamite watercraft models are cataloged based on their characteristics, aiding historical understanding.
• The paper reviews iconographic evidence from the 5th to mid-1st millennium BCE, covering various models.
• A preliminary timeline presents the development of watercraft depicted in the iconographic sources.
• This review highlights the importance of understanding ancient maritime technology and its cultural significance.

Abstract