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Simon Mattox: 我认为关于瓷砖制作的起源存在争议，有人认为是古埃及，也有人认为是美索不达米亚。根据历史记录，古埃及人是最早使用瓷砖的，可能早在公元前4000年左右就开始了。他们利用当地丰富的粘土资源，如马尔粘土和尼罗河粘土，创造出各种陶瓷制品。我还发现他们很早就掌握了彩陶技术，通过将石英等材料与粘合剂混合并在高温下烧制，形成具有玻璃质感的釉面。这种技术被广泛应用于早期的瓷砖壁画和珠宝制作中。虽然埃及很早就开始制作瓷砖，但美索不达米亚也被认为是瓷砖制作的发源地，他们在公元前3000年左右就开始生产简单的粘土砖，用于屋顶、地板和排水系统。在巴比伦古城，人们发现了许多早期瓷砖的例子，比如著名的伊什塔尔门，它覆盖着钴蓝色釉面砖，描绘着神圣的动物。

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This chapter explores the origins of tile-making in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, tracing its evolution through various civilizations and cultures along the Silk Road. It highlights the significance of color and materials in different cultures, and the cross-cultural exchange of ideas and techniques.
  • Early tilemaking in Egypt (4000 BCE) using marl and Nile clay.
  • Faience glazing technique in ancient Egypt.
  • Mesopotamian tilemaking and the Ishtar Gate.
  • Development of mosaics in Mesopotamia and Greece.
  • Roman innovations in tilemaking and central heating.
  • Tilemaking in China during the Longshan period and later dynasties.
  • The Silk Road's influence on tilemaking and porcelain.
  • Uzbek tilemaking and the Ishkor Glaze.
  • Persian tilemaking and its unique designs, like gyre tiles and seven-color tiles.
  • The significance of blue in Islamic tilework.
  • The decline of the Silk Road and the rise of Iznik tiles in Turkey.

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Tilemaking—an ancient craft where earth, fire, and artistry come together to create beauty that lasts through the ages. From intricate mosaics of ancient Rome to hand-painted designs of Islamic art and colorful ceramics around the world, tiles have told stories, adorned sacred spaces, and brought color to everyday life. Tonight, journey through the history, culture, and craftsmanship of tilemaking, as its timeless patterns and textures gently guide you into a peaceful and restful sleep. Narrated by: Simon MattacksWritten by: Angela WoodThank you for supporting Sleepy History! We appreciate you, and we hope you get a good night's rest.Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit www.slumberstudios.com). Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at www.slumberstudios.com/contact)

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