This year’s Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale is fast approaching! After a one-year break, we are indeed looking forward for a week full of fruitful discussions and meeting, though virtual. The Organizing Committee has sent us the following contribution, rich with information and useful links, to let us know what to expect Read more…
A new 3D animated movie on Gilgamesh is currently in preparation in Buenos Aires, and the first images that have been released are simply stunning! We have interviewed Tomás Lipgot, founder of the production company that is working on the movie, who has provided us with some very interesting behind-the-scenes Read more…
The IAA deeply misses Wilfred van Soldt (1947-2021), its first president (2003 – 2005), and its secretary from the foundation of the association till 2016. After the founding of the IAA in 2003, Wilfred formed the constant center of the Association, restlessly handling the entire organization. The entire community of Read more…
In its latest “In the Spotlight” post, Mar Shiprim had a (virtual) chat with students and researchers from the Assyriology program at the Hebrew University: Uri Gabbay, Associate Professor; Beatrice Baragli, postdoctoral researcher; Julia Tulaikov, PhD student; Benny Asavan, MA student; and Miguel Correa, BA student. We are grateful to Read more…
This week, we are happy to introduce to you Thin End of the Wedge, the podcast whose aim is to “explore life in the ancient Middle East … in language we can all understand”. Thin End of the Edge is a one-man operation, and Mar Shiprim is very grateful to Read more…
Culled from the Agade mailing list for your convenience, and with Jack M. Sasson’s approval, here is a list of recent publications in the fields of Assyriology and Mesopotamian Archaeology. Please note that this list includes only titles that have been notified between January, 1st and March, 31st 2021: books that were Read more…
In 10 days, starting on 6th April for one week, the 12th ICAANE will be held in Italy, at the University of Bologna. Originally scheduled for last year, it had to be postponed due to the pandemic – but thanks to the dedicated commitment of the Organizing Committee, to which Read more…
A dual language (Arabic and English) exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology (Oxford) highlights the long-lasting impact of the past on the present, also questioning what is meant by “heritage” and introducing voices and stories of people not previously visible in other displays devoted to the very Read more…
Today, Mar Shiprim invites you to ancient Sumer! The Slovak Archaeological and Historical Institute – SAHI, in cooperation with Iraqi institutions, launched in 2016 a long-term archaeological research project of the Tell Jokha site, in Southern Mesopotamia. The project is led by Drahoslav Hulínek, who has kindly agreed to describe Read more…
New year, new reading suggestions! Mar Shiprim is glad offer you a list of the most recent publications in the fields of Assyriology and Mesopotamian Archaeology: as always, these titles have been selected from Jack M. Sasson’s invaluable Agade mailing list, specifically from messages received between October, 1st and December, 31th 2020. Read more…