Journal of Iran National Museum

Journal of Iran National Museum

From Hanni to Kidin-Hutran the son of Kurluš: a new look into the Arjān bowl

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Department of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Freie Universität Berlin
Abstract
In the autumn of 1982, a Neo-Elamite tomb, later identified as the “Arjān tomb,” was accidentally discovered during road construction near the Mārun dam in Behbahān, Iran. This tomb, located approximately 10 km north of modern Behbahān, yielded significant archaeological materials, including the Arjān bowl. This paper focuses on the scenes depicted in the second register of the Arjān bowl, a subject of ongoing research. Recent investigations have revealed the presence of a previously unnoticed sacrifice event within this register. Additionally, this study explores the connections between the sacrifice ceremony depicted on the Arjān bowl and the Elamite rock reliefs at Kul-e Farah, with particular emphasis on that of Hanni. The findings suggest a cultural and ceremonial link, evidenced by the portrayal of acrobats and musicians accompanying the sacrifice on the bowl, thereby enhancing our understanding of Neo-Elamite ceremonial practices.
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  • Receive Date 15 August 2022
  • Revise Date 01 April 2024
  • Accept Date 02 June 2024