College of Archaeology

The master’s thesis entitled (The eye and its connotations in Mesopotamia in light of cuneiform sources) was discussed by the student Saif Saad Rashid from the Department of Archaeology

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Part of the viva was attended by the Dean of the College of Archaeology, Professor Dr. Yasmine Abdel Karim Muhammad Ali

The study aimed to explore the uses of the “eye” in the cuneiform sources in Mesopotamia, and to analyze its linguistic and cultural connotations in different contexts, by studying and analyzing the cuneiform sources, and to identify how to employ this symbolism in various fields such as: religion, law, and literature. In addition to its association with strength and protection, the “eye” symbolizes insight and wisdom in literary sources. The people of Mesopotamia believed that the “eye” is the window to the soul, and that it holds the key to understanding and knowledge. This concept is evident in the use of the “eye” symbol in literary and poetic texts in the myths of Mesopotamia, and the “eye” was often associated With deities, representing their strength, wisdom and omniscience in the belief of the ancient Iraqis, making it a symbol of divine authority. The Deanship of the College of Archaeology congratulates the supervising professor and the student