ASSYRIAN WOMEN OF LETTERS.
Published In: Archaeology, 2023, v. 76, n. 6. P. 40 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: BOUSCAREN, DURRIE 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the discovery of 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets at the ancient city of Kültepe, shedding light on the personal lives of Assyrian businesswomen in Mesopotamia. Topics explored in the article include the preservation and translation of these tablets, the roles of Assyrian women in commerce, their engagement in long-distance marriages, and their significant contributions to the family's trading networks through letters that discuss matters of business, home, and heart.
Additional Information
- Source:Archaeology. 2023/11, Vol. 76, Issue 6, p40
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Economics
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:0003-8113
- Accession Number:172428998
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