Women's identity in ancient Kurdistan, from the perspective of artistic scenes (Selected examples from the third millennium to the end of the first millennium BC)

Volume 3 ,Issue 1 ,September 2026 ,Pages 15-26

Authors

Dr. Wafaa Taher Mohammed

DOI logo 10.17656/jzsb.12556

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Abstract

In general, women played an important role in most spheres of life in ancient Kurdistan, to the extent that they went from being women and mothers, responsible for household affairs, to a stage that has a special position in all important areas of society They are not viewed as minorities and marginalized classes. Rather, they appeared as the first gods who had a direct impact on women's identity in ancient times, as well as as leaders, officials and advisors. These have been fully reflected in the artistic scenes and have influenced women's identity in general. Yet art itself actively participates in creating and changing that identity.
In this paper, the researcher tries to present a clearer picture of the hidden side of women's identity since ancient times by interpreting the archaeological evidence. In addition, the researcher tries to present the different views on the influence and reflection of women's nature on their identity. The researcher also tries to answer all the questions whether the appearance of women in important positions, was their own motivation, or social, political, religious influences led them to achieve their goals?

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