Uṣur-namkūr-šarri, a career in the service of the Assyrian royal administration
This article traces the career of Uṣur-namkūr-šarri, a high official in the Assyrian administration under Tukultī-Ninurta I (1233–1197 BC). His unique name, meaning “Protect the possession of the king!”, suggests a function-specific identity, likely adopted when entering royal service as a eunuch. B...
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| Tipo de recurso: | capítulo de libro |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2021 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) |
| Repositorio: | Docta Complutense |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:docta.ucm.es:20.500.14352/123609 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/123609 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | 94(100)".../05" Uṣur-namkūr-šarri Tukultī-Ninurta I Eunuch Kār-Tukultī-Ninurta Assyrian administration Historia antigua 5504.01 Historia Antigua |
| Sumario: | This article traces the career of Uṣur-namkūr-šarri, a high official in the Assyrian administration under Tukultī-Ninurta I (1233–1197 BC). His unique name, meaning “Protect the possession of the king!”, suggests a function-specific identity, likely adopted when entering royal service as a eunuch. Beginning as a palace supply officer, he rose steadily to hold key administrative posts, including steward, representative, and governor of Kār-Tukultī-Ninurta, the new Assyrian capital. He oversaw construction, logistics, workforce management, and agricultural development. His career reflects the significant role eunuchs played in the efficient bureaucracy of Middle Assyrian rule. |
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