The importance of the kingship institution in the ancient Near East basedon the historical heritage of Nana Khazaradze

The scientific heritage of distinguished scientist Nana Khazaradze incorporates such important issues of ancient history that are also actual for modern times. That is why Nana Khazaradze's works are especially valuable for modern historical studies. Along with many other issues, the researcher's scientific field encompasses issues related to the reconstruction of royal power in the ancient world as well. Nana Khazaradze suggests a encyclopedic analysis of the kingship institution includingexhaustive and detailed studyof the kingship’s political, social, cultural role and functions. Her research is focused on such important issues as the dynasty replacement, secular and divine legitimacy, succession principle, etc. The research of the above mentioned issues is of great importance for the analysis of the ancient history as well as of the modern politics and society processes. The paper also refers to the Nana Khazaradze’s scientific approaches and conclusions in relation to the mentioned issues and points out the significance of the author's distinct vision, which in turn allows us to deeply understand and evaluate historical processes and their correlations with modernity.