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A Mysterious Affair of Styles: The Ninevite 5 Pottery of Northern Mesopotamia

1987; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 49; Linguagem: Inglês

10.2307/4200273

2053-4744

Michael Roaf, Robert Killick,

Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies

The elusive Ninevite 5 culture of northern Mesopotamia has repeatedly defied attempts by archaeologists to fathom its mysteries. In this article the relationship between the painted and incised styles of Ninevite 5 pottery is investigated with the help of Hercule Poirot who was present when Ninevite 5 was given its name.' The evidence from earlier excavations and from recent rescue work in northern Iraq is examined and a new verdict on the development of the Ninevite 5 pottery styles is reached.