essay
Archaeological reconstruction and historical commentary
Excavations at Tell Brak • 2 • Published In 2001 • Pages: 379-396
By: Oates, David, Oates, Joan.
Abstract
Oates and Oates present evidence that Tell Brak can be identified with the ancient city of Nagar. They describe what is known of the city and kingdom of Nagar (the buildings, as a regional center, some of the kings duties, the Lady of Nagar cult, the diplomatic marriages, the equid trade, etc.). The Akkadians arrival at Brak is examined alon with the evidence for their presence and the continuity of the Nagar officials and way of life from EDIII times. The ritual closure of the two complexes and the public and private use of the Tell is discussed. They examine the economy of Brak. In essence Oates aned Oates summarize their and others work at Tell Brak.
- 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
- 4 field seasons from 1976-1993
- Coverage Date
- 4400-4150 BP(2400-2150 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