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Rita Dolce

    Losing One's Head in the Ancient Near East
    Losing One's Head in the Ancient Near East
    • 2020

      Losing One's Head in the Ancient Near East

      Interpretation and Meaning of Decapitation

      • 92 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Focusing on the significance of a specific act during wartime, this volume explores historical examples from Anatolia, Syria, and Mesopotamia spanning the 3rd to 1st millennium BC, including prehistory and the Neo-Assyrian period. It offers valuable insights into the dynamics of ancient warfare, making it a compelling resource for those interested in the complexities of conflict in the ancient world.

      Losing One's Head in the Ancient Near East
    • 2017

      This volume examines the meaning of this specific act in times of war. With examples drawn from Anatolia, Syria and Mesopotamia between the 3rd and 1st millennium BC, from prehistory to the Neo-Assyrian period, this fascinating study will be valuable to anyone interested in the dynamics of war in the ancient world.

      Losing One's Head in the Ancient Near East