essay

The excavations

Excavations at Tell Brak • 2 • Published In 2001 • Pages: 15-98

By: Oates, David, Oates, Joan.

Abstract
This chapter describes the various areas that were excavated, the stratigraphic levels, and mostly what architectural features were found. Some artifact finds are also discussed. How the strata relate to one another and whether the various indications of destruction are related is briefly mentioned. The Oates point out how little of the tell has been excavated to date.
Subjects
Cultural stratigraphy
Architecture
Archaeological excavation methods
Sociocultural trends
tradition
Akkadian
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
1976-1993 (14 field seasons)
Coverage Date
Akkadian; 4250 BP-4350 BP (2250 BC-2150 BC)
Coverage Place
Tell Brak, Syria
Notes
David Oates and Joan Oates
For bibliographical references see document 13: Oates
LCCN
00303945
LCSH
Civilization, Assyro-Babylonian/Excavations (Archaeology) Iraq/Mitanni (Ancient kingdom)/Dayr al-Zawr (Syria) Antiquities