The Use of Military Standards by Old Babylonian Armies

Jordi Vidal

doi:10.21825/akkadica.99590

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The Use of Military Standards by Old Babylonian Armies

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- Jordi Vidal Jordi Vidal ORCID profile. (opens in new tab)

Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to analyze textual data in order to ascertain the role played by the standards in the Old Babylonian armies. Most authors have granted the standards used during battles a symbolic or ideological function. However, given the context where they were used (complex war), it is more reasonable to assume that they played a role which was primarily tactical.

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How to Cite: Vidal, J. (2009) “The Use of Military Standards by Old Babylonian Armies”, Akkadica. 130(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/akkadica.99590