Author
Amin, Nermin Ali Muhammad, Melcak, Miroslav, Novacek, Karl
Publication Place
Mosul, Iraq -
University of Mosul, College of Archeology
Type
Book
Language
ara,eng
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Royal Danish Library
Library Asset ID
ISSN: 2304-103X, EISSN: 2664-2794
Record ID
cdi_emarefa_primary_1339956
Library Location
DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
Notes
Based on comprehensive archaeological and historical research, this research traces the development of the city of Altun Kupri (Perdi), located on a small island on the Lower Zab River, from its supposed Assyrian origin until the nineteenth century. The study relies on a rich data set, which we were able to obtain through analysis of satellite images, as well as a field survey of the site, which was conducted by the Czech Archaeological Mission in Iraqi Kurdistan (the “Network of Medieval Medieval Cities in Northeastern Mesopotamia” project) between the years (2013–2014), in cooperation with archaeologists from Saladin University Erbil, and the Kirkuk Antiquities Inspectorate. Baladani's historical works and photographs, as well as Ottoman drawings and plans, have enabled us to understand in detail the origins and development of the city's features, especially the bridges that connected the island to the southern and northern banks of the river. Based on the analysis of the information, we were able to date the final phase of the two Ottoman bridges - which were demolished in 1918 - to some time before 1736, and their remains are still clearly visible, along with traces of ancient bridges whose history is unknown. Accordingly, we confirm that the city underwent a comprehensive transformation in its urban structure, especially in its road networks and its general architectural appearance, between the two centuries (16-20 AD). Based on a thorough archaeological and historical research, this paper traces the development of Altyn Köprü (Pirdi), the city situated on the islet in the river of Little Zab, from its presumed Assyrian origin until the 19th century. The study draws from a rich data set obtained from in-depth analysis of historical satellite imagery and the archaeological field survey conduced by the Czech Archaeological Mission in Iraqi Kurdistan (project Medieval Urban Landscape in Northeastern Mesopotamia – Mulinem) between 2013 and 2014, in cooperation with archaeologists from Salahaddin University Arbil and Inspectorate of Antiquities Kirkuk. Historical travel literature and photographs, as well as Ottoman drawings and plan documentation enabled us to trace in detail the origin and development of the town’s landmarks – the bridges that once connected the islet with the south and north banks of the river. The last phase of the Ottoman bridges (demolished in 1918) can be dated, according to our analysis, sometime before 1736 and their remnants are still visible in the ground, together with traces of older bridges of unknown date. Furthermore, we argue that the town underwent a complete transformation of urban structure, street network, and architectural appearance between the 16th and 20th century.
Görüntüle
Ātār al-rāfidayn (Online), 2022, Vol.7 (1), p.79-95
