College of Archaeology

The master’s thesis entitled “Animal Abuse and Assault in Hittite Law and Mesopotamian Laws – A Comparative Study” was discussed by student Manal Yahya Ismail from the Civilization Department on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Dr. Bahnam Abu Al-Souf Hall. The thesis addressed the relationship between humans and animals since ancient times, when humans began hunting animals in nature for food. Over time, after humans became able to secure their own food due to the decline in hunting, they resorted to domesticating animals to benefit from their economic products.

The viva committee consisted of the following professors:
Prof. Khaled Salem Ismail, University of Mosul, College of Archaeology, Department of Ancient Iraqi Languages, Chairman
Assistant Professor Khalaf Zaidan Khalaf, University of Mosul, College of Education for Humanities, Department of History, Member
Assistant Professor Jassim Abbas Mohsen, University of Al-Hamdaniya, College of Education for Humanities, Department of History, Member
Assistant Professor Dr. Hani Abdulghani Abdullah, University of Mosul, College of Education for Human Sciences, Department of History, Member and Supervisor. The Deanship of the College of Archaeology wishes the supervising professor and student success.