The federal Project Grant award of $399,752 from the National Endowment for the Humanities' Promotion of the Humanities Research program (CFDA 45.161) supports the publication of a two-volume work titled "Akkadian Ritual Texts in Mesopotamia." This scholarly publication, awarded to New York University, highlights the performance and practice of ritual in ancient Mesopotamia (c. 2350-200 BCE) as documented in cuneiform writings. The publication will include critical text editions, historical analysis, and discussions of the materiality of the ritual tablets, providing a broad spectrum of evidence to inform understanding of the origins, functions, and settings of ancient Near Eastern rituals. The award period extends from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
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