As part of the Virtual Seminar Series in Archaeological Science, Dr Carolyne Douché (University of Oxford) will give a talk entitled:
Farming in Lowland Iraq: new insights from recent archaeobotanical studies in southern Mesopotamia
Abstract: In Lowland Iraq, farming production is considered as the main driver for the development of cities that appeared between the 4th and 3rd mill. BCE. Over the long term, agricultural strategies had social impacts: the development of surplus production may have led to social inequalities and the emergence of elites, but the development of longue-distance trading networks also enabled the introduction of new taxa and/or modes of consumption. In addition to socio-political influences, agriculture was challenged by changes in environmental conditions that forced inhabitants to adapt. While many archaeological sites in Iraq were explored between the 1970s and the 1980s, very few systematic archaeobotanical studies have been carried out. This article will present new results obtained at Tell el-‘Uwaili, Abu Salabikh and Larsa.
The event will be held via Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details.
Who should attend
All are welcome.
