essay

Yarim Tepe I

early stages in the evolution of mesopotamian civilization: soviet excavations in northern iraqTucson • Published In 1993 • Pages: 73-114

By: Merpert, N. IA. (Nikolai IAkovlevich), Munchaev, R. M. (Rauf Magometovich).

Abstract
Merpert and Munchaev summarize their excavations at Yarim Tepe I. They describe the excavations, the stratigraphy, the architecture, ovens and kilns, the burials, the ceramics, the figurines, the stone and bone tools and ornaments, and floral and faunal findings. Among the more interesting finds were copper, lead, and stone seals.
Subjects
Culture summary
Cultural stratigraphy
Architecture
Processing of basic materials
Visual arts
Property in movables
tradition
Ceramic Neolithic
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2008
Field Date
1969-1976
Coverage Date
Hassuna
Coverage Place
Yarim Tepe I, Sinjar Plain, northern Iraq
Notes
N. Ya. Merpert and R. M. Munchaev
Spine title: Early Mesopotamian civilization
Translations of papers originally published in Soviet journals 1973-1989
For bibliographical references see document 9: Yoffee and Clark
LCCN
93003129
LCSH
Neolithic period--Iraq/Excavations (Archaeology)--Iraq/Iraq--Antiquities