The Temple of Ištar of Arbela

Egašankalamma was the pinnacle of the city of Arbela and one the foremost temples of Ištar in the Neo-Assyrian period (9th-7th centuries BCE). This article explores what can be known of the decoration of the temple, its cultic activities, its economical significance, and its personnel. According to...

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Published in:Advances in ancient Biblical and Near Eastern research
Authors: Nissinen, Martti 1959- (Author) ; Mattila, Raija 1956- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Universitätsbibliothek 2021
In: Advances in ancient Biblical and Near Eastern research
Further subjects:B temple economy
B Arbela
B Milqia
B Ištar
B Assyria
B royal festivals
B Prophecy
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Summary:Egašankalamma was the pinnacle of the city of Arbela and one the foremost temples of Ištar in the Neo-Assyrian period (9th-7th centuries BCE). This article explores what can be known of the decoration of the temple, its cultic activities, its economical significance, and its personnel. According to the available sources, the temple of Ištar in Arbela was a centre for royal festivals, a nation-wide economical actor, and the cradle of Neo-Assyrian prophecy.
ISSN:2748-6419
Contains:Enthalten in: Advances in ancient Biblical and Near Eastern research
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.35068/aabner.v1i1.789