Publications
Aramaic Graffiti from Hatra
Aramaic graffiti from Hatra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in North Iraq, offer unprecedented insights into the daily life of this ancient civilization between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD. Analyzing 48 published and 37 unpublished graffiti, researchers Marco Moriggi and Ilaria Bucci reveal the city's vibrant social interactions through epigraphic and archaeological methods. The study, based on the Archive of the Missione Archeologica Italiana (Turin), provides a comprehensive edition of these texts, including concordances with other Hatran texts and detailed archaeological context. This approach bridges gaps in historical records, showcasing graffiti as a vital but often overlooked source for understanding urban dynamics in antiquity.
Personal Names in the Aramaic Inscriptions of Hatra
A comprehensive linguistic analysis of 376 personal names from the Aramaic inscriptions of Hatra, a Northern Mesopotamian city that thrived during the Parthian era (1st–3rd century AD), reveals intricate onomastic patterns and religious significance. This study leverages newly published Hatran inscriptions to provide fresh readings and etymological insights, organized into an Onomastic Catalogue, Linguistic Analysis, and Concordances Section. The research uncovers orthographic, phonological, morphological, and syntactical features of Hatran names while classifying their semantic and theophoric elements. This work advances our understanding of linguistic evolution and religious practices in ancient Mesopotamia.
Die aramäischen Inschriften aus Assur, Hatra und dem übrigen Ostmesopotamien
A comprehensive update to the study of Aramaic inscriptions from Assur, Hatra, and eastern Mesopotamia reveals new linguistic insights and expands the known corpus. The research incorporates previously overlooked inscriptions from Kifrin and Se h H., while refining numerical representations and eliminating redundant grammatical analyses. Published originally in 1998, this revised edition extends the chronological scope to include inscriptions dating from 44 BCE to 238 CE, offering a more complete linguistic and historical framework for understanding Aramaic usage in these regions. The approach combines epigraphic analysis with philological rigor, providing both academic and general audiences with deeper access to the linguistic heritage of Hatraand its broader cultural context.
Hatra
Hatra offers unprecedented insights into the late Parthian Empire and its complex relationships with Rome. This publication synthesizes contributions from leading experts, revealing Hatra's strategic position as a cultural and religious crossroads between two great empires. Through archaeological evidence, it reconstructs the city's history, highlighting its unique blend of eastern and western influences despite its political affiliation with Parthia. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining historical analysis, architectural studies, and cultural assessments to elucidate Hatra's significance in shaping late-Parthian civilization.
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