Art & Images

ISTAKHR, THE ISLAMIC CITY MOUND

PERSEPOLIS AND ANCIENT IRAN, Multiple images (with high resolution photos) Oriental Institute, University of Chicago http://www-oi.uchicago.edu...

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Images of the Median and Achæmenid Empire

, Iran Architecture, stone carving and art of the AchÃ"menid Empire.[AchÃ"mids and Medes]...

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Stone relief from doorway of Cyrus' palace at Pasargadæ

. A winged figure, probably a protective spirit of the royal household. The crown resembles a Near Eastern figure that wards off evil spirits. [AchÃ"mids and Medes] [images] [AchÃ"menid stone carving]...

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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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Palace relief of Tiglathpileser III, king of Assyria 2

Assyrian Bureaucrats 8th C BC palace relief from the British Museum showing scribes entering the spoils of war. [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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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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Ancient Near East Art & Images for Biblical Studies

Ancient Near East Art & Images for Biblical Studies offers a captivating visual exploration of the rich cultural tapestry that surrounded the biblical world. This curated collection brings together a diverse array of artworks, artifacts, and visual representations from the ancient Near East, spanning from Mesopotamia to Persia. Through intricat...

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