PG 779
E812788
PG 779 is one of the most significant elite burials at the ancient Sumerian city of Ur, associated with the rich grave goods and human sacrifices characteristic of the Royal Tombs of Ur.
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaeological feature
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elite burial ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Early Dynastic period of Mesopotamia
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elite funerary practices ⓘ |
| belongsToSite | Tell el-Muqayyar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| chronology | 3rd millennium BCE ⓘ |
| culture | Sumerian NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundInCountry | Iraq NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasArchaeologicalContext | Royal Cemetery at Ur excavations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasArchaeologicalSignificance |
evidence for ritual human sacrifice in Sumer
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evidence for social hierarchy in early Mesopotamia ⓘ evidence for wealth concentration in Early Dynastic Ur ⓘ |
| hasBurialType |
elite tomb
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shaft tomb ⓘ |
| hasExcavationNumber | PG 779 ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
human sacrifices
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rich grave goods ⓘ |
| hasGraveGoods |
ceramic vessels
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jewelry ⓘ luxury artifacts ⓘ musical instruments ⓘ precious metals ⓘ weapons ⓘ |
| hasHumanRemains |
principal burial
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retainer sacrifices ⓘ |
| hasSignificance | one of the most significant elite burials at Ur ⓘ |
| interpretedAs | royal or high-status burial ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Ur
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ancient Sumer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Royal Cemetery of Ur
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Royal Tombs of Ur NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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