Uncovering the complex urban life of Lagash and its neighbors 4,500 years ago.
In short: This lecture explores the archaeological findings from the ancient city of Lagash. Experts from the Penn Museum discuss the urban landscape and social dynamics of this Mesopotamian region around 2500 BCE, offering a window into how these early societies functioned.
The presentation features insights from Holly Pittman, the Director of the Lagash Archaeological Project, and Reed C. Goodman, a researcher specializing in the art and archaeology of the Mediterranean world. They examine the environmental and structural context of Lagash, a significant site that provides evidence of how early cities interacted with their marshy surroundings.
By analyzing the material culture and spatial organization of the area, the speakers reconstruct the daily realities of life in the third millennium BCE. This research highlights the sophisticated development of urban centers in the Near East and the collaborative efforts required to sustain such complex settlements.
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