Ancient Near East

A harp, made in the image of a bull (Ur)

[THE ROYAL TOMBS OF UR] [Near East] [Art] [Archaeology] [Architecture]...

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A torque pair with lion-head terminals.

Some of the cloisonne inlays survive. Achaemenid grave at Susa, 4th c. B.C. (Paris: Louvre). 20 cm. [AchÃ"mids and Medes] [images] [AchÃ"menid metal working and coinage]...

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Ram-in-the-thicket (Ur)

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Gold coin.

AchÃ"menid daric showing a warrior, perhaps based on Elam model. [AchÃ"mids and Medes] [images] [AchÃ"menid metal working and coinage]...

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Ubaid terracotta figurine from Ur

, c. 4500 B.C., of a woman suckling a child. Painted jewelery, body paint or tattoos. Slim figure (in contrast to the North), elongated head and protruding eyes characterize the Ubaid figure style. [images] [Al-`Ubaid] (6-4th millenium, South Mesopotamia)...

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Headdress (Ur)

This headdress belonged to a Sumerian queen. [THE ROYAL TOMBS OF UR] [Near East] [Art] [Archaeology] [Architecture]...

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Sennacherib's Throne Room Plan Illustrations

Plan of Sennacherib's throne-room suite at Nineveh's Southwest Palace allows access to photographs of intact reliefs and looted fragments from these rooms. John M. Russell, "Stolen Stones" from Archaeological Institute of America...

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Near East Archaeology

Near East Archaeology is a specialized field of study that focuses on uncovering the mysteries of the ancient civilizations and cultures that once thrived in the region encompassing modern-day Middle East and parts of North Africa. This interdisciplinary discipline combines archaeological research, historical analysis, and cultural interpretation t...

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Ancient Near East (Babylonia) Glossary and Texts

The Ancient Near East (Babylonia) Glossary and Texts is a comprehensive resource that serves as a valuable key to understanding the language, culture, and history of the ancient Babylonian civilization, which thrived in the region of Mesopotamia. This resource provides a curated collection of glossaries and texts, offering insights into the linguis...

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Ancient Near East Images

Ancient Near East Images offers a captivating visual voyage into the rich tapestry of cultures, civilizations, and histories that once thrived in the region spanning from the Mediterranean to Mesopotamia. This curated collection of images provides a window into the diverse societies of the Ancient Near East, showcasing their art, architecture, reli...

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