Beutestücke aus Babylonien in Assyrien. Überlegungen zu einer neuen Weihinschrift Kurigalzus I. aus Assur

A new cuneiform inscription from the reign of King Kurigalzu I (c. 1390–1356 BCE) of Assyria, discovered at Assur, reveals insights into Assyrian-Babylonian relations during the Late Bronze Age. The inscription, featuring a dedicatory text, suggests that Assyria's expansionist policies under Kurigalzu included the acquisition and display of Babylonian artifacts as trophies or offerings, possibly to legitimize his rule. Analyzing the linguistic and iconographic elements of the inscription, researchers propose it reflects a strategic political narrative, blending Assyrian and Babylonian cultural motifs. This discovery contributes to understanding Assyria's diplomatic and military strategies in its interactions with neighboring states, particularly Babylon, during a pivotal period of Near Eastern history.

Bartelmus, A., & Schmitt, A. (2014). Beutestücke aus Babylonien in Assyrien. Überlegungen zu einer neuen Weihinschrift Kurigalzus I. aus Assur. Zeitschrift Für Assyriologie Und Vorderasiatische Archäologie, 104(1). https://doi.org/10.1515/za-2014-0004