book chapter

Eridu

Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Culture and Information, State Organization of Antiquites and Heritage • Baghdad • Published In 1981 • Pages:

By: Safar, Fu'ād, Mustafá, Muhammad 'AlĪ, Lloyd, Seton, Mu'assasah al-'āmmah lil-āthār wa-al-Turāth (Iraq).

Abstract
This monograph describes the results of the excavations carried out by the Iraq State Organization of Antiquities and Heritage during the years 1946-1949. This work offers a preliminary and simplified picture of the prehistory and history of Eridu, Iraq, a tell site at Abu Shahrain, during the 'Ubaid period. The author provides a detailed study of the evolution of religious architecture in Mesopotamia as represented at Eridu; an analysis of burials and grave goods at a 'Ubaid cemetery; typical buildings of the period; and a well-illustrated examination of 'Ubaid pottery types.
Subjects
Ceramic technology
Visual arts
Religious and educational structures
Masonry
Burial practices and funerals
Typologies and classifications
tradition
Ubaid
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2006
Field Date
1946-1949
Coverage Date
7500-6000 BP (5500-4000 BC)
Coverage Place
Eridu, Iraq
Notes
Fuad Safar, Mohammad Ali Mustafa, Seton Lloyd
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319) and index
LCCN
83207534
LCSH
Eridu (Extinct city)