essay
Yarim Tepe I
early stages in the evolution of mesopotamian civilization: soviet excavations in northern iraq • Tucson • 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.
- 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