The Throne Hall in Neo-Assyrian Palaces

Subject Areas : Historical Archaeology

Meysam  Labbaf-Khaniki ¹ (Ph.D. Candidate in Archaeology, Department of Archaeology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.)

Received: 2023-07-10 Accepted : 2023-07-10 Published : 2011-08-23

Keywords: Spatial analysis, Form, Function, mesopotamia, palace, Neo-Assyrians, Throne Hall, Spatial Hierarchy,

Abstract :

As an important feature of Neo-Assyrian palatial architecture the palaces’ plan shows a unique pattern in situation of the spaces sharing in function. The pattern makes possible to identify the defined spaces such as outer court, inner court, residences, service spaces, and throne hall in the first view. The throne hall of Neo-Assyrian palaces is considered as the most important space of the royal complex. Therefore, the throne hall benefits from the most facilities and decorations and situated in the most suitable place in the complex. Due to the attributes of throne hall it is possible to recognize the special space in the Neo-Assyrian royal complex using archaeological method and spatial analysis.