The seal of Ishqi-Mari. Does it represent the defeat of Ebla?

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Nadali Davide
ISSN: 2364-7124

Analysis of the iconography of the seal of king Ishqi-Mari from Mari within the context of Early Syrian seals: the note deals with the recent debate of the iconography of the seal that has been interpreted as depicting the defeat of Ebla by the king of Mari. The article questions this interpretation and suggest other possible readings.

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