Sumer : Early Dynastic period Flashcards
Timeline of the Sumer period?
2800-2300 BC
Sumer period is also known as what?
The early dynastic period
Where is Tell Asmar located?
Tell Asmar is located 80km NE of modern Baghdad - Iraq.
What did Tell Asmar have?
Tell Asmar had cult figures.
What did the cult figures hold in their hands?
All of the cult figures held cups in their hands
What were the figures made out of?
The figures were made out of pale stone with their main features outlined with black pitch
What did the cult figures of Tell Asmar wear?
The men were bare-chested and wore skirts. The women wore robes over one shoulder.
What were the eyes of the cult figures made of?
The eyes were made out of shells with the pupils made out of black limestone.
What did the largest statue among the figures indicate?
The largest statue must have been the important person who dedicated himself to the god.
How were the figures rendered?
The cult figures were rendered with hierarchical proportions. It equated size with status.
In which temple of Tell Asmar were the figures of cult located?
Abu temple
What is the ‘Ur’?
The Ur is a so-called royal cemetery from the Sumerian site of Ur.
Who found the Ur?
The Ur was found by Sir Leonard Woolley.
What did the gold objects found in Ur consist of?
The gold objects at Ur consisted of -
Chariots, Harps, Sculptures, Headdresses, and jewelry.
What indicates the enjoyment of music among the sumerian people?
An elegant lyre soundbox indicates the enjoyment of music as well as the superb craftmanship of the sumerian people.
