Local Power in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia - Andrea Seri
THE ASSEMBLY ( puḫrum)
Local Power in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia - Andrea Seri
Andrea Seri [+]
University of Chicago
Andrea Seri is Assistant Professor of Assyriology at the Oriental Institute, The University of Chicago.
Description
This chapter offers a critical approach to literary texts and includes the analysis of legal contracts and letters. Based on this evidence, the chapter examines the composition, activities and competence of the assembly.