Athar Alrafedain

Abstract

The research deals with studying the goldsmith and his craft in the ancient Iraq, and showing his role in the smothery of the royal and public jewelries. The goldsmith played an important role in the kings lives since the most ancient ages, because his work connected directly with the achieving the requirements of the ancient Iraq kings, especially from the accessories; and the members of the society in general. This is what was proven by the results of archaeological excavations , in addition to what it showed of evidences of golden treasures which has been discovered in Ur and Kalih (Nimrud), which is regarded from the most fascinating treasures which has ever made by the ancient Iraqi goldsmith . The research aimed at showing the role of the goldsmith as one of the most professional craftsmen of the crafts which appeared in the ancient Iraq ; in addition to the work of the goldsmith and the place of his work (the workshop) , and then the tools and the professional ways of his work . ا