RecordNumber
3564
Author
°Aström, Alexander
Crop_Body
Alexander °Aström and Christoer °Aström
Title of Article
Braids Formed by the Impression of Knots
Title Of Journal
Bridges
Publication Year
2019
Abstract
The inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia used small objects known as cylinder seals with carved figures or motifs to
make impressions onto clay. Among these motifs and patterns there are specimens showing knots and links carved
on the surface of the seals. However, when unrolled, some of these patterns form braids. Here we give examples and
visualise the connection between knot theory and braid theory, using archaeological means.