essay
The archaic phase of the Hassuna culture
early stages in the evolution of mesopotamian civilization: soviet excavations in northern iraq • Tucson • Published In 1993 • Pages: 115-127
By: Merpert, N. IA. (Nikolai IAkovlevich).
Abstract
Merpert summarizes what is known about the archaic phase of the Hassunan subtradition in northern Iraq and presents dates for it. He does this by comparing several sites (Yarim Tepe I, Tell Hassuna, Tell Sotto, Umm Dabaghiyah, Kültepe, etc.). Compared are their stratigraphy, ceramics, stone vessels, architecture, lithic artifacts, economy, trade, and dates.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- Middle East
- Sub Region
- Middle East
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2008
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- archaic Hassuna; 7750 BP-7000 BP (5750 BC-5000 BC)
- Coverage Place
- northern Iraq
- Notes
- N. Ya. Merpert
- Spine title: Early Mesopotamian civilization
- Translations of papers originally published in Soviet journals 1973-1989
- For bibliographical references see document 9: Yoffee and Clark
- For bibliographical references see document 9: Yoffee and Clark
- LCCN
- 93003129
- LCSH
- Neolithic period--Iraq/Excavations (Archaeology)--Iraq/Iraq--Antiquities