Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Urartu Kingdom has been on the stage of history since the mid-9th century BC as a sovereign power in mountainous Eastern Anatolia and the surrounding lands. The rich mineral potential in the area of sovereignty was an important factor in the establishment and development of the kingdom. Although the use of iron gave its name to the period, the use of bronze became quite common due to its easy workability, recycling advantage and durability. Various objects and weapons produced using bronze were used in all areas of life. On some of these artifacts, there are prints called pictograms, mostly animal figures. The purpose of these prints consisting of bull's head, lion's head, ibex head, bird, bird's head, tower and tree of life is a matter of debate. This study will try to convey ideas about the usage areas and purposes of these pictograms.
Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Author: Oğuz, ARAS
Institution: Ardahan University
Language: English
Topic: Ancient Near East History
Subfield: Archeology (arts and humanities)
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4393344751