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L. Recht, August 2017

Subartu Exhibit - Urkesh poster 4

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    Finds from the Abi
    It is believed that the head of this statuette with the small holes on the sides, had a special use. It was found in a pit near the Abi, and it was probably used in special rituals there, such as burning some kinds of perfume.
    It is believed that this small anthropomorphic jar, represents the goddess of the underworld. It was found inside the Abi. Hurrian texts revealed that a perfumed liquid would be pored during the sacrifice ritual, and that this jar was probably used for this purpose.
    The spout of this pig shaped jar was found inside the Abi. Piglets and dog puppies where amongst the most used animals for sacrifice in this structure. Here on this seal we see the queen with a small pig.

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