A neo-sumerian clay nail of Gudea in the collection of the Department of Ancient Studies of Stellenbosch University

Abstract: This paper discusses a previously unpublished inscribed clay nail in the collection of the Department of Ancient Studies of Stellenbosch University. The clay nail dates to the reign of Gudea during the Second Dynasty of Lagaš during the Neo-Sumerian period (circa 22nd century BCE), and rec...

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Autor principal: Van Dijk-Coombes, Renate Marian
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Facultad de Ciencias Sociales. Centro de Estudios de Historia del Antiguo Oriente 2019
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HISTORIA ANTIGUA
SUMERIA
ARQUEOLOGIA
Acceso en línea:https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/7507
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Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) de Universidad Católica Argentina
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Sumario:Abstract: This paper discusses a previously unpublished inscribed clay nail in the collection of the Department of Ancient Studies of Stellenbosch University. The clay nail dates to the reign of Gudea during the Second Dynasty of Lagaš during the Neo-Sumerian period (circa 22nd century BCE), and records the building of the temple of the god Nindara in the city of Girsu. A transcription, transliteration and English translation of the inscription are provided. The paper further includes discussions on Nindara and the temples of this god.

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