essay

A preliminary assessment of Akkadian and post-Akkadian animal exploitation at Tell Brak

Excavations at Tell Brak • 2 • Published In 2001 • Pages: 345-350

By: Weber, Jill A..

Abstract
Weber examined and analyzed faunal remains from Tell Brak. Only 3147 bones were examined for this study and only the 968 mammals are analyzed. The majority of animal remains were discarded garbage and she illustrates trends in animal use, disposal, and subsistence. The domestic animals she discusses include cattle, two breeds of sheep, goat, pig, dog, and domestic donkey. Wild animals include wild onager, gazelle, deer, lion, birds, and reptiles (that may represent burrowing activity). Regional animal exploitation is briefly explored.
Subjects
Pastoral activities
Domesticated animals
Fauna
Wool production
Diet
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
1998
Coverage Date
4800-3950 BP(2800-1950 BC)
Coverage Place
Tell Brak, Syria
Notes
Jill A. Weber
For bibliographical references see document 13: Oates
LCCN
00303945
LCSH
Civilization, Assyro-Babylonian/Excavations (Archaeology) Iraq/Mitanni (Ancient kingdom)/Dayr al-Zawr (Syria) Antiquities