essay

Geological notes on rocks, fossils and objects of antiquarian interest excavated from the ruins of Eridu

EriduBaghdad • Published In 1981 • Pages: 311-316

By: Williams, W. Rees.

Abstract
In this report, Williams presents a general sketch of the geology of Iraq, the distribution of rock formations with some stratigraphical details. The specimens examined in this study were excavated from the Eridu site, and an attempt has been made to trace their provenance. In each case the specimen is identified, and its particular geological formation given with its distribution in Iraq.
Subjects
Topography and geology
Fauna
tradition
Ubaid
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2006
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Eridu, Iraq
Notes
W. Rees Williams
LCCN
83207534
LCSH
Eridu (Extinct city)