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Palm Trees in the Arts of Mesopotamia

Athar Alrafedain, 2021, Volume 6, Issue 2, Pages 3-82
10.33899/athar.2021.169564

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Abstract

Iraqis through the periods considered Palm trees the most generous not only for their grandeur and lofty. They produce dates of variegated types which is considered one of the important nutrients for sustainable human life because it contains the essentials for healthy life. In the initial phase, the Iraqi artists drew on their pottery simple bands similar to a palmette but as they progressed, the style was developed during Protoliterate period (the Early Sumerian) and the best example is the Votive Vase from Warka. Then cluster of dates started to appear on the Votive Plaques and on cylinder seals. Few examples of palms appear on cylinder seals from the Akkadian period. Gudea appears with the tree. Ur-namu in his well known stele pour sacred water on a palm. From tell Al-Rimah (Old Karana) palm trunks in mud-bricks were used as attached decorative columns, The palace of Zimri-lim in Mari was adorned with painting of the blessed tree. The Assyrians considered the palm trees blessed, holy, and sacred, and their kings themselves paid great attention in depicting themselves with the palms. The concept of the significant of the palms as sacred identity continued and reached the city of Hatra which mentioned its heritage of the older Mesopotamian period. The palms were depicted with both the gods and humans.
Keywords:
    Palms Ancient Art ancient Iraq abstract art sculptures
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(2021). Palm Trees in the Arts of Mesopotamia. Athar Alrafedain, 6(2), 3-82. doi: 10.33899/athar.2021.169564
. "Palm Trees in the Arts of Mesopotamia". Athar Alrafedain, 6, 2, 2021, 3-82. doi: 10.33899/athar.2021.169564
(2021). 'Palm Trees in the Arts of Mesopotamia', Athar Alrafedain, 6(2), pp. 3-82. doi: 10.33899/athar.2021.169564
Palm Trees in the Arts of Mesopotamia. Athar Alrafedain, 2021; 6(2): 3-82. doi: 10.33899/athar.2021.169564
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