Name: Aref Obaid

Professor: Kimberly Lark

Course: History 134

Date: May-15-2019

Virtual Archeological Dig and Analysis

In my archeological dig task, I decided to excavate virtual museum in Mesopotamia.

My cultural theme was religion and therefore the entire process of archeological dig was based
on religious or/and traditional artifacts. During the period of learning, I came to fathom that
different artifacts can indicate of when and how religion came into being and was practiced in
different parts of the world. This assignment has given me a chance to excavate different artifacts
that shows how much religion mattered to a culture (Mesopotamia).

Upper Zab river valley

1. Dig site 1: Votlve Bowl

The above image is a Voltve bowl that was used between 2600-2350 BCE. It is assumed

that the bowl was used during religious and traditional ceremonies. It is believed that it was used

to carry offerings during these events during this specified period. The main feature of this

artifact are the decorations that are engraved on its sides therefore showing it was more than a
 regular bowl. This artifact indicates that this culture practiced religion and had identifiable

tradition practices.

2. Dig site 2: Vessel stand

The above is a vessel stand that was used between 2600-2350 BCE. The vessel stand

is not a normal stand being judged from its structure and appearance. The stand looks as though

it was used to hold heavy materials and items. It is believed that the vessel stand was used

during religious events whereby individuals would place their offerings they had brought in

boxes or bowls. This artifact is a clear indication that this culture strongly believed and practiced

religion.

Lower Zab River Valley

3. Dig site 1: Vessel

The above image is a vessel that was used in the

 period 2600-2350 BCE. The vessel is an art piece that was functional. The outstanding features

of this particular vessel is the image of a young girl which has a bowl at the top. It was believed

that the vessel was used to carry perfume, oil or wine to ceremonies that were religious. The

vessel is an indication that the people in this particular culture were keen and embraced religious

practices.

4. Dig site 3 : Statuette

The above shows a statuette that was present during the 2600-2500 BCE. The statuette is

an artifact representation of a female worshipper. The artifact was believed to be used during

religious ceremonies. It was also believed that it was an art piece that was placed in somebody’s

home. The statuette shows that the Canadian culture believed and practiced religion.

Diyala Plains Tell

5. Dig site 2: worshiper statute

 The above image is an artifact that was seen and made in 2900-2600 BCE. The statute is

a representation of a male worshiper. The statute is unique in its own way as it was seen to be

very detailed thus believed that it was a creation of a craftsman who was very experienced. The

statute of the male worshiper shows that the people of this culture practiced religion.

6. Dig site 3: Statue

The image above shows a statue of between the period 2900-2600 BCE. The statue is

believed to be of a man who is walking and carrying a box on his head. It is assumed that the

box, he was carrying offerings that were to be presented at ceremonies related to religion. The

statue shows that the people practicing this particular culture were religious people.

Work cited

https://bbaddins.schoolcraft.edu/addins/hist134/captivates/M2_Dig/index.html