The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Workshop under the Theme: “Mesopotamian Women – Their Presence and Role in Ancient Society”
The Women’s Affairs Division at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, University of Baghdad, organized an unscheduled workshop on Sunday 15/3/2026, entitled “Women in Mesopotamian Society: An Analysis of Their Position and Role within Family and Religious Structures.” The workshop was held in the hall of Professor Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood and attended by a number of faculty members and Center staff.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Israa Saad Saleh, a faculty member at the Center. She explained the status and role of women in the civilization of Mesopotamia through the study and analysis of cuneiform texts and historical sources, which clearly demonstrate the important contributions women made to Mesopotamian society. These sources indicated that women were not marginal figures but active participants in various aspects of life.
The workshop addressed women’s presence in religious life, highlighting their roles in ancient beliefs and myths as goddesses of high status. It also explored women’s political influence, showcasing female figures who held significant positions such as queens or queen mothers. Additionally, the workshop examined women’s contributions to economic, cultural, and daily life within the society.
Discussions also pointed out that laws and historical documents from Mesopotamia reflect women’s clear rights and social status, demonstrating their importance in building the society, contributing to its stability, and supporting its development.
