Oases in the desert of Arabia created 'brands' in the Bronze Age

At 3,200 Years Old, These Painted Ceramics May Be The World’s First Sought After “Brand”

Talk about "legacy brands", this one remained popular from the Bronze Age all the way through to the Iron Age.

Study uncovers earliest known trademark concept in 3,600-year-old Saudi pottery

A study by the Heritage Commission has uncovered the oldest known concept of a trademark in pottery, dating back around 3,600 years, at Qurayyah Oasis in northwestern Saudi Arabia.

Arabian oases were centres selling branded products 3,200 years ago, study finds

Study offers way to understand how ancient objects mediated producer-consumer relationships

Oases in the desert of Arabia created 'brands' in the Bronze Age

Did brands exist before modern society, in noncapitalist economies? An international team led by Marta Luciani of the University of Vienna has made unexpected discoveries about Bronze Age trade: Yes, brands did indeed exist 3,200 years ago. Findings from the oasis of Qurayyah in northwestern Arabia offer unprecedented insights into the production of two-color painted pottery.

Arabian oases were centres selling branded products 3,200 years ago, archaeologists find

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email An oasis in Northwestern Arabia was once a popular centre 3,200 years ago, where “brands” of distinct, much sought-after pottery were The post Arabian oases were centres selling branded products 3,200 years ago, archaeologists find appeared first on Western Morning News.