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Proceedings of the 9th International Congress on the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
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This paper explores a few examples of child burials from the Early and Middle Bronze Age from the... more This paper explores a few examples of child burials from the Early and Middle Bronze Age from the settlement of Tell Ahmar (North Syria). The examination focuses on the analysis of the tombs from a typological point of view, presenting a description of the burials and an analysis of the funerary offerings. A possible dating of the burials, based on the study of the pottery from the tombs, indicates that some might belong to the transitional phase from the Early and the Middle Bronze Age. If this chronology is correct these tombs represent a proof of occupation of Tell Ahmar during the transitional Early Bronze to Middle Bronze period.
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Affanni, A., Baccarat, C., Cordera, L., Di Michele, A., Gavagnin, K. (eds.): Broadening Horizons 4. A Conference of young researchers working in the Ancient Near East, Egypt and Central Asia, University of Torino, October 2011, 2015
Chamber tombs appeared in the funerary traditions of the Middle Euphrates Region during the third... more Chamber tombs appeared in the funerary traditions of the Middle Euphrates Region during the third millennium BC. The large number of monumental chamber graves attested in this area has resulted in increased interest about the archaeology of the dead, but some aspects of this subject, such as the origin of chamber tombs, remain under-studied. This paper aims to examine the origin of chamber tombs in this region and presents a hypothetical reconstruction of how this may have occurred through external influences and social changes within the local communities.
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At Tell Ahmar, in the Syrian Euphrates Valley, an impressive stone-built hypogeum testifies to th... more At Tell Ahmar, in the Syrian Euphrates Valley, an impressive stone-built hypogeum testifies to the importance of funerary traditions in the riverine region during the second part of the third millennium BC. The tomb represents one of the better examples of funerary, chamber-based construction, a new type of burial widespread in the Middle Euphrates Valley starting from the Early Bronze Age. More recent excavations have provided additional information on its architecture, lifespan and social role in the community. Based on the new data, this paper offers an innovative analysis and interpretation of the funerary complex.
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Interest in the archaeology of death in studies of the Ancient Near East has increased in the las... more Interest in the archaeology of death in studies of the Ancient Near East has increased in the last decades. The discovery of many impressive graves in the region of the Middle Euphrates Valley has contributed to the emergence of this discipline. An important example of a monumental grave from this area is represented by the Hypogeum at Tell Ahmar; a monu- mental chamber tomb discovered in the 1930s.
This paper focuses on an architectural analysis of the Hypogeum complex in the light of the new discoveries coming out of the latest excavations conducted in the 1990s. The anal- ysis of the funerary complex showed a construction technique of high quality together with a long period of use of the whole complex. Some aspects concerning its function are still a matter for debate as are hypotheses concerning its symbolic meaning.
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Since the last survey conducted by the Iraqi Antiquities in the 1940’s, the Qara Dagh district ha... more Since the last survey conducted by the Iraqi Antiquities in the 1940’s, the Qara Dagh district has been little explored. This area, located 41 km away from the main city of Sulaymaniayh, consists of a valley surrounded by two mountain ranges, the Baranand Dagh and the Qara Dagh. The occupation of this region commenced in pre-historic times and continued into the modern era. Archaeological remains and written texts document its historic importance. To the late III millennium BCE is dated a relief for long time attributed to Naram Sin, and written texts from the Sassanid period (224-651 A.D.) document the area as a major passageway. This poster will provide an historical overview of the Qara Dagh district and present the future plans for the investigation of the area. A detailed survey of the district will be performed to provide an accurate assessment of its archaeological relevance and site coordinates will be recorded. Data related to the distribution of the sites will be collected and studied in relation to the landscape of the Qara Dagh district. This project will contribute significantly to the history of the region.
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Edited Conference Proceedings by Cristina Baccarin
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This paper focuses on an architectural analysis of the Hypogeum complex in the light of the new discoveries coming out of the latest excavations conducted in the 1990s. The anal- ysis of the funerary complex showed a construction technique of high quality together with a long period of use of the whole complex. Some aspects concerning its function are still a matter for debate as are hypotheses concerning its symbolic meaning.
Conference Presentations by Cristina Baccarin
Book Reviews by Cristina Baccarin
This paper focuses on an architectural analysis of the Hypogeum complex in the light of the new discoveries coming out of the latest excavations conducted in the 1990s. The anal- ysis of the funerary complex showed a construction technique of high quality together with a long period of use of the whole complex. Some aspects concerning its function are still a matter for debate as are hypotheses concerning its symbolic meaning.