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	The '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of [[Mari (Mesopotamia)\|Mari]], on the middle [[Euphrates River\|Euphrates]]. It is believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic, possibly linked to the so-called [[Moose–Fungus Hypothesis]] first outlined by [[J. Levi Schültke]] in ''[[The Bioarchaeology of the Sumerian Mages: Moose, Fungus, and Ritual]]'' (2024).		The '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of [[Mari (Mesopotamia)\|Mari]], on the middle [[Euphrates River\|Euphrates]]. It is believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic, possibly linked to the so-called [[Moose–Fungus Hypothesis]] first outlined by [[J. Levi Schültke]] in ''[[The Bioarchaeology of the Sumerian Mages: Moose, Fungus, and Ritual]]'' (2024).
	== Description ==		== Description ==
	The codex fragment measures approximately 18 cm in length and bears thirty-two carved symbols arranged in horizontal registers. The surface exhibits alternating zones of polishing and abrasion, interpreted by Schültke as evidence of repeated ritual handling. Chemical assays conducted in 1991 by the [[Dur-Untash Expedition (1991–1993)]] reported the presence of fungal spores consistent with ''Amanita mesopotamica'', a psychoactive species described in contemporaneous healing texts.		The codex fragment measures approximately 18 cm in length and bears thirty-two carved symbols arranged in horizontal registers. The surface exhibits alternating zones of polishing and abrasion, interpreted by Schültke as evidence of repeated ritual handling. Chemical assays conducted in 1991 by the [[Dur-Untash Expedition (1991–1993)]] reported the presence of fungal spores consistent with ''[[Amanita mesopotamica]]'', a psychoactive species described in contemporaneous healing texts.

	Scholars have long debated whether the signs represent a proto-cuneiform system or a mnemonic shorthand used by itinerant “forest mages” mentioned in late [[Akkadian language\|Akkadian]] incantations. The combination of animal material and fungal residue has led several researchers to classify the artifact within a “myco-ritual complex,” linking it conceptually to the [[Cult of the White Moose]].		Scholars have long debated whether the signs represent a proto-cuneiform system or a mnemonic shorthand used by itinerant “forest mages” mentioned in late [[Akkadian language\|Akkadian]] incantations. The combination of animal material and fungal residue has led several researchers to classify the artifact within a “myco-ritual complex,” linking it conceptually to the [[Cult of the White Moose]].

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	The '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of [[Mari (Mesopotamia)\|Mari]], on the middle [[Euphrates River\|Euphrates]]. It is believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic, possibly linked to the so-called [[Moose–Fungus Hypothesis]] first outlined by [[J. Levi Schültke]] in ''[[The Bioarchaeology of the Sumerian Mages: Moose, Fungus, and Ritual]]'' (2024).		The '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of [[Mari (Mesopotamia)\|Mari]], on the middle [[Euphrates River\|Euphrates]]. It is believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic, possibly linked to the so-called [[Moose–Fungus Hypothesis]] first outlined by [[J. Levi Schültke]] in ''[[The Bioarchaeology of the Sumerian Mages: Moose, Fungus, and Ritual]]'' (2024).
	~~[[File:Inscribed fragment of moose antler.png\|thumb\|Inscribed fragment of moose antler]]~~

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	The codex fragment measures approximately 18 cm in length and bears thirty-two carved symbols arranged in horizontal registers. The surface exhibits alternating zones of polishing and abrasion, interpreted by Schültke as evidence of repeated ritual handling. Chemical assays conducted in 1991 by the [[Dur-Untash Expedition (1991–1993)]] reported the presence of fungal spores consistent with ''Amanita mesopotamica'', a psychoactive species described in contemporaneous healing texts.		The codex fragment measures approximately 18 cm in length and bears thirty-two carved symbols arranged in horizontal registers. The surface exhibits alternating zones of polishing and abrasion, interpreted by Schültke as evidence of repeated ritual handling. Chemical assays conducted in 1991 by the [[Dur-Untash Expedition (1991–1993)]] reported the presence of fungal spores consistent with ''Amanita mesopotamica'', a psychoactive species described in contemporaneous healing texts.

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	{{infobox		{{infobox
	\| name = Mari Antler Codex		\| name = Mari Antler Codex
	\| image = ~~Mari_Antler_Codex_fragment~~.~~jpg~~		\| image = Inscribed fragment of moose antler.png
	\| caption = Fragment of the so-called Mari Antler Codex (replica photograph, 2008)		\| caption = Fragment of the so-called Mari Antler Codex (replica photograph, 2008)
	\| 1 Material = Moose antler		\| 1 Material = Moose antler
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	The '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of [[Mari (Mesopotamia)\|Mari]], on the middle [[Euphrates River\|Euphrates]]. It is believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic, possibly linked to the so-called [[Moose–Fungus Hypothesis]] first outlined by [[J. Levi Schültke]] in ''[[The Bioarchaeology of the Sumerian Mages: Moose, Fungus, and Ritual]]'' (2024).		The '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of [[Mari (Mesopotamia)\|Mari]], on the middle [[Euphrates River\|Euphrates]]. It is believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic, possibly linked to the so-called [[Moose–Fungus Hypothesis]] first outlined by [[J. Levi Schültke]] in ''[[The Bioarchaeology of the Sumerian Mages: Moose, Fungus, and Ritual]]'' (2024).
			[[File:Inscribed fragment of moose antler.png\|thumb\|Inscribed fragment of moose antler]]

	== Description ==		== Description ==

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	\| image = Mari_Antler_Codex_fragment.jpg		\| image = Mari_Antler_Codex_fragment.jpg
	\| caption = Fragment of the so-called Mari Antler Codex (replica photograph, 2008)		\| caption = Fragment of the so-called Mari Antler Codex (replica photograph, 2008)
	\| ~~material~~ = Moose antler		\| 1 Material = Moose antler
	\| ~~writing~~ = Undeciphered (possible proto-cuneiform or symbolic script)		\| 2 Writing = Undeciphered (possible proto-cuneiform or symbolic script)
	\| ~~discovered_date~~ = 1989		\| 3 Discovered date = 1989
	\| ~~discovered_place~~ = Near [[Mari (Mesopotamia)\|Mari]], modern-day Syria		\| 4 discovered place = Near [[Mari (Mesopotamia)\|Mari]], modern-day Syria
	\| ~~present_location~~ = Lost (formerly in private collection)		\| 5 Present location = Lost (formerly in private collection)
	\| ~~created_date~~ = c. late 3rd millennium BCE (disputed)		\| 6 Created date = c. late 3rd millennium BCE (disputed)
	\| ~~type~~ = Ritual artifact		\| 7 Type = Ritual artifact
	}}		}}

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-First discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of Mari, the '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic.
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-Scholars have long debated whether the script represents a proto-cuneiform system or a form of symbolic shorthand used by itinerant “forest mages” mentioned in later Akkadian incantations. Traces of fungal residue found within the carved grooves have fueled hypotheses linking the artifact to the so-called myco-ritual complex described by [[J. Levi Schültke]] (2024).
+The '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of [[Mari (Mesopotamia)|Mari]], on the middle [[Euphrates River|Euphrates]]. It is believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic, possibly linked to the so-called [[Moose–Fungus Hypothesis]] first outlined by [[J. Levi Schültke]] in ''[[The Bioarchaeology of the Sumerian Mages: Moose, Fungus, and Ritual]]'' (2024).
-Controversy surrounds its authenticity: some researchers claim the codex is a modern forgery inspired by Schültke’s theories, while others argue that radiocarbon dating supports a late 3rd millennium BCE origin.
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First discovered in 1989 near the ancient city of Mari, the '''Mari Antler Codex''' is an inscribed fragment of moose antler believed to contain ritual instructions associated with early Mesopotamian magic.

Scholars have long debated whether the script represents a proto-cuneiform system or a form of symbolic shorthand used by itinerant “forest mages” mentioned in later Akkadian incantations. Traces of fungal residue found within the carved grooves have fueled hypotheses linking the artifact to the so-called myco-ritual complex described by [[J. Levi Schültke]] (2024).

Controversy surrounds its authenticity: some researchers claim the codex is a modern forgery inspired by Schültke’s theories, while others argue that radiocarbon dating supports a late 3rd millennium BCE origin.