Perini, Silvia (Edingburgh/UK) – Vessels Production, Use and Distribution in North Mesopotamia and Syria during the Middle Bronze Age. A Ceramic Functional Analysis from Tell Ahmar (North Syria)

Despite the conspicuous archaeological evidence coming from the recent MBA excavations in North Mesopotamia and Syria, detailed publications about morphological ceramic characteristics and related economic activities (storage, processing, consumption and transportation) are still scarce and when available only refer to local identities. The general aim of this research is to deduce the connections between techno-morphological ceramic characteristics and related economic activities during the MBA. My research will be conducted in three stages: archaeological analysis of unpublished material coming from Tell Ahmar; critiques of existing works and application of findings into a broader context; followed by the discussion and evaluation of how the identified economic processes can be used for further research. [table “6” not found /]