Nuzi ware from Aççana Höyük (Alalakh) found between 2006-2011

Nuzi Ware is part of cultural heritage with artistic taste that appears as part of Mitannian culture in the Late Bronze Age. In its developmental stages it reflects a different perspective when the Mitannian Empire gained power and extended its territory. In particular, there was an increase in the cross-cultural relations and trade that used both land and sea routes. Aççana Höyük/Alalakh plays an important role in its development due its strategic location as it is most important site that yields Nuzi Ware in the west. Previously, it was believed that Nuzi Ware?s distribution was restricted to the Habur Delta, However, it was produced locally at other regions as the case of Aççana Höyük/Alalakh demonstrates clearly.Nuzi was can easily be distinguished by its distinctive forms, painted surface and motives. Especially it has a rich compositional value with various geometric motives, floral elements and different animal figures. This composition reflects a synthesis of different elements from Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Levant and the Aegean. Aççana Höyük/Alalakh renders the synthesis in it owl local way. Stylistic analysis points to local production, which is supported by chemical and geological clay analysis. Therefore, it won?t be wrong to name Nuzi ware at Aççana Höyük as ?Aççana Ware?.