tabulae (Meaning)

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tabulae (pl.)

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In ancient Rome, important information was engraved on bronze or wax-covered wooden tablets called tabulae.
The tabulae contained inscriptions, such as legal documents, contracts, and records of official transactions.
Each tabula had a slight indentation where a stylus was used to inscribe the text.
The tabulae were often sealed with clay or wax to prevent unauthorized alterations.
Some tabulae were inscribed with curses or spells, intended to harm their targets.
The Tabulae Romanae, a collection of surviving Roman tablets, provide valuable insights into ancient Roman society.
The Tabula Peutingeriana, an illustrated map of the Roman Empire, was preserved on a series of tabulae.
Tabulae served as a reliable and enduring form of documenting information before the widespread use of paper.
When writing on a tabula was no longer needed, the wax coating could be melted and reused.
In the digital age, the term "tabulae" is sometimes used to refer to electronic tablets or spreadsheets.

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In ancient Rome, important information was engraved on bronze or wax-covered wooden tablets called tabulae.

The tabulae contained inscriptions, such as legal documents, contracts, and records of official transactions.

Each tabula had a slight indentation where a stylus was used to inscribe the text.

The tabulae were often sealed with clay or wax to prevent unauthorized alterations.