3 - 4 pm (CET)

Venue:

Einstein Center Chronoi

Otto-von-Simson-Straße 7, 14195 Berlin

Dr. Cinzia Pappi

Hammurabi has been one of the most recognizable figures from ancient Mesopotamia for over two centuries. The discovery of his code of laws in 1901 brought Mesopotamian culture into the spotlight and contributed to the perception of Mesopotamia as the cradle of civilization in world history. However, the portrayal of Hammurabi as a significant historical figure has developed only recently, influenced by advancements in fieldwork and the intellectual growth within the emerging field of Ancient Near Eastern historiography. This talk aims to analyze the evolution of studies of Hammurabi and his era, exploring how modern historiography has shaped our understanding of this figure over the past century.

Participants can join the online Chronoi Talk by clicking on the following link:

https://fu-berlin.webex.com/fu-berlin/j.php?MTID=mb204a9e987957ba866b7399d585cbfdc

The conference room can be accessed using the following methods:

• Joining directly in your browser; simply click the link above, and look for a button with this option near the bottom of the webpage.

• Downloading the program to your computer (instructions can be found by following the meeting link)

• Using the smartphone app called "Cisco Webex Meetings."

You are welcome to enter the online conference room up to 15 minutes in advance of the start time.