World Heritage Site:
Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
Publication Year:
2015
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHE263E6E096C
Summary
Eckart Frahm's volume, the third in the series 'Keilschriftexte aus Assur literarischen Inhalts,' presents 80 cuneiform tablets from Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat), primarily in fragmentary condition. These tablets, mostly of historical nature, showcase Frahm's exceptional epigraphic skills, allowing for meaningful interpretation despite their poor preservation. The work includes a selection of photographic reproductions, providing visual context to the textual analysis. This volume contributes significantly to the understanding of cuneiform literature from ancient Assur, bridging gaps in historical and literary knowledge through meticulous scholarly work.
Citation
Joannès, F. (2015). Eckart Frahm, Historische und historisch-literarische Texte (Keilschriftexte aus Assur literarischen Inhalts 3, WVDOG 121). Syria, 92, 458. https://doi.org/10.4000/syria.3337