Osservazioni prosopografiche sul personale del tempio degli dèi di Ebla

Abstract

The article intends to offer an overview of the personnel tied to the Eblaite temple of gods (e2 dingir-dingir-(dingir-dingir)), which was likely devoted to the worship of the royal ancestors. The Ebla documents distinguishes individuals exclusively tied to worship activities (lu2 dingir-dingir-(dingir-dingir)) and individuals tied to the management of the temple (lu2 e2 dingir-dingir-(dingir-dingir)). In addition, the documentation provides attestations of young individuals employed in support of both sacred and profane activies, and women employed at the service of the temple.