Abstract
This paper discusses the administration of the cult in Emar during the period of Hittite rule over the city. It will be demonstrated that Hittite officials, with the cooperation of Emar citizens, mainly members of the Zū-Ba'la family, were deeply involved in the management of the cult. It will assess the data relating to the distribution of material and human resources, the registration of valuables belonging to temples, duties regarding sacrificial procedures, the installation of cultic personnel and the celebration of festivals and rituals. In conclusion an evaluation of the Hittites' interest and involvement in the cults of Emar and its satellite cities is offered.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 145-157 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Altorientalische Forschungen |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Administration in the Hittite empire
- Cult administration
- Emar
- Hittite officials
- The Zū-Ba'la family
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Cultural Studies
- Language and Linguistics
- History
- Linguistics and Language