Mesopotamian Collection (page 9)

Mesopotamia. Gypsum statue of a woman. Early Dynatic period. 2400-2300 BC. Placed in an temple as an act of decotion. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Mesopotamia. Summer. Archaic Dynasty III. King Eannatum of Lagash. From Girsu. 2424-2405BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Halaf culture. (ca 6000-5300 BC). Syria. Orthostat. Winged g
Mesopotamia. Halaf culture. (ca 6000-5300 BC). Neolithic. Syria. Colossal statue of bird. Temple-Sanctuary of Tell Hall. Basalt. 9th century BC. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin. Germany

Mesopotamian Art. Gudea, city ruler of Lagash, Sumer. 2144-2
Mesopotamian Art. Gudea, a ruler (ensi) of the state of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia who rule ca 2144-2124 BC. Telloh. Sumer. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Denmark

Ishtar Gate. 4th century BC. Babylon
Ishtar Gate. The eight gate of the inner wall of Babylon. Built in 575 BC by order to Nebuchadnezzar II. Reconstructed in 1930. Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

King Shamshi-Adad V
Stela of Shamshi-Adad V (824-811 BC). King of Assyria. From the Temple of Nabu, from Nimrud (Iraq). Detail. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Idrimi of Alalakh
Stone statue of King Idrimi of Alalakh seated in his throne. 1570-1500 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Mesopotamian stone cult vessel. Uruk
Stone cult vessel with anthropomorphic decoration, supported by two heroes wearing belts. 3300-3000 BC. Late Uruk Period. Mesopotamian-Sumerian art. Probably from Uruk. British Museum. London

Mesopotamian art. Bust of a ruler, dated between 2300 and 2000 BC. Early Bronze Age. It comes from Iran (?). Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Mesopotamian art. Sumer. Gudea of A?a?A?a?Lagash (2150-2100 BC). Sculpture of the neo-Sumerian period, in diorite. Girsu (modern Tello). Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Early Mesopotamian Painted Pottery Date: 1938

Breastplate in the form of a lion-headed eagle, from Tell Hariri (ancient Mari) c.2500 BC (gold, copper, bitumen & lapis lazuli). Sumerian art. Decorative Arts. SYRIA. Damascus. National Museum

Opening of the Railway by King Faisal I of Iraq

Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)
Illustration of a Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)

Fall of Babylon by Cyrus II, 539 BC
Illustration of a Fall of Babylon by Cyrus II, 539 BC

Seleucid Empire, 3rd to 2nd century BC, published in 1861
The Seleucid Empire was created after the death of Alexander the Great and dominated the Near East from the 3rd to 2nd century BC. Legend in Latin language

Illustration of ancient Sumerian next to a map highlighting ancient Sumer

Illustration of terracotta amulet showing a trading ship, Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley

Al-Qurnah - Iraq - Temptation Square - Garden of Eden
Al-Qurnah (Qurna) is a small village in southern Iraq northwest of Basra, within the town of Nahairat. Qurna (Arabic for corner)

Bridge across the Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq
A pontoon bridge across the River Tigris in Lower Baghdad, Iraq on a very windy day! It appears that preparations are being made for a celebration or festival as the bridge is adorned with rushes

Turkish Ottoman Obelisk / Memorial, Kut, Iraq
Turkish Ottoman Obelisk/Memorial at Al-Kut, Iraq - built prior to the re-occupation by British Forces during the Mesopotamian Campaign in September 1915 (during World War One)

Iraq - Kut-Al-Imara - Sultan Mehmed V Reshad
Iraq - Kut (Kut-Al-Imara) - at this stage still part of the Ottoman Empire - with inset portrait of Sultan Mehmed Reshad V

FILM SET: INTOLERANCE, 1916. The enormous set for the Babylonian sequence in D. W
FILM SET: INTOLERANCE, 1916. The enormous set for the Babylonian sequence in D.W. Griffiths silent film Intolerance, 1916

Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold
The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold - humorous illustrative interpretation of a quote from Lord Byron by Victorian illustrator and postcard publisher Martin Anderson ( Cynicus )

Head of King Hammurabi (circa 1792-1750 B. C. ), from Susa, diorite
Head of King Hammurabi (circa 1792-1750 B.C.), from Susa, diorite 18th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Babylonian art

Iraq, Babylon, the ruins of Ur: Jacobs ladder and the millenary steps of the brick Ziggurat
Iraq - The ruins of Ur: Jacobs ladder and the millenary steps of the brick Ziggurat

Iraq, Khorsabad (Dur-Sharrukin), reconstruction of Fortress of Sargon II, illustration
Irak. Assyrian Dur Sharrukin (Modern Khorsabad). Reconstructed palace of Sargon II. Color illustration

Iran, Susa, Female divinity, terracotta 2nd Millennium B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Elamite art

Cuneiform tablet describing the God Enki and the world order 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Babylonian civilization

General Allenby enters Jerusalem during the First World War
WW1 - General Allenby enters Jerusalem on 9th December 1917. Date: 1917

Babylon. Terracotta tiles decorated in floral motifs. Dated
Mesopotamian Art Babylon. Terracotta tiles decorated in floral motifs. Dated between 600-500 BC. They come from the Temple of Nabu in Borsippa. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Octagonal clay prism (ca. 1100 BC) - annals of the Assyrian
The Octagonal clay prism (ca. 1100 BC) with the annals of the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser I (1114-1076 B.C.). This text spoke of a campaign of king Tiglath-pileser against the land of ?atti

Limestone kudurru from the riegn of Marduk-nadin-ahhe (1099
Mesopotamian Art. Middle Babylonian. Limestone kudurru from the riegn of Marduk-nadin-ahhe (10991082 BC). Block of black limestone. The upper portion is carved with symbols

Limestone kudurru of Meli-Shipak. Kassite Dynasty. Babylon
Mesopotamian Art. Kassite Dynasty. Limestone kudurru. Four-sided block with conical top. Right side. The text contains a deed of gift recording a grant of fifty gur of corn-land in the province of

Assyrian commemorative tablet about the construction of a pr
Mesopotamian Art. Assyrian. 14th century B.C. Commemorative tablet about the construction of a private home. Dated between 1360-1330 B.C. Reign of Ashur-uballit I. It comes from Assur (Ashur)

Middle Babylonian. 954 B. C. Limestone boundary-stone or kudu
Mesopotamian Art. Middle Babylonian. 954 B.C. Limestone boundary-stone or kudurru, inscribed in cuneiform script that describes the fight between two families for the grant of land from one state to

WWI - Christmas Greetings card - Mesopotamian Campaign of the MEF (Mesopotmaina Expeditionary Force), featuring a list if the major battles (as bars on a medal - right) and a charming poem (left)

Cuneiform tablet. King Nebuchanezzar II (630-562 BC). Chaldean dynasty. Detail. Exposition in Louvre Museu. Paris. France

Stela of Ashurbanipal. The inscription records that he resto
Mesopotamia. Stela of Ashurbanipal. The inscription records that he restored the Esagil temple of Marduk, Babylon. 665-653BC. Cuneiform script. Babylon exposore. Louvre. Paris. France

Mesopotamia. City state of Uruk. Stone bull. Late Uruk Period. 3300-3000 BC. Probalby from Uruk. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Stone Head. Represent a god, goddess or a worshipper. Late U
Stone Head. Represent a god, goddess or a worshipper. A vertical groove at the back of the head, with nail holes on the sides, suggests that it may have originally been fixed to a pole

Mesopotamia. Early Dynastic Period III. Votive pebble with inscription. Eanmtum I King. 2424-2405 BC. From Girsu. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Mesopotamia. Record of food supplies. Iraq. Late Prehistoric
Early writing. Pictographs drawn. Mesopotamia. Record of food supplies. From Iraq. Late Prehistoric period. About 3000BC. Early administrative text. Cuneiform tablet. British Museum. London. England

Mesopotamia. Terracotta vase. Probably from Umma. Iraq. Early Dynastic Period. 2330 BC. Document referring to a conflict between the city-states of Umma and Lagash in ancient Sumer

Mesopotamia. Foundation nails. 3rd Millenium BC. Bronze. Iraq British Museum. London. England. Kingdom

Mesopotamia. Summer. Archaic Dynasty III. Plaque. From Ur. 2
Mesopotamia. Summer. Archaic Dynasty III. Plaque. From Ur (Iraq). 2500BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Neo-Asirian period. Stele with cuneiform inscription. 8th century. Archeological Museum Istambul. Turkey

Bas relief Assyrian Genie. 9th century BC. Archeological Mus
Chaldean Assyrian relief sculpture slab from the northwest palace of King Ashurnasirpal II of a Genie standing. 881-859 BC. from Nimrud. Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Turkey

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"Journey through Mesopotamia: Unveiling the Ancient Wonders" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Mesopotamia, a cradle of civilization that flourished thousands of years ago. Marvel at the grandeur of the Ishtar Gate, an architectural masterpiece adorned with vibrant blue tiles depicting mythical creatures. Immerse yourself in history as you decipher 3000 BC Cuneiform writing on clay slabs, offering a glimpse into ancient communication. Witness the majesty of Babylon's lion, standing proudly along the Processional Wall, symbolizing strength and power. Admire intricate Babylonian wall tiles that once embellished magnificent structures, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and artistic prowess. Discover artifacts like no other - behold the mesmerizing Lion from Babylon and delve into Cyrus the Great's Cylinder inscribed with Akkadian cuneiform script. Experience a poignant moment in history as you observe The Landing Stage at Ahvaz captured on a WWI Christmas card. Unearthed clay tablets from Mesopotamia reveal pictographs drawn by our ancestors, providing invaluable insights into their daily lives. Gaze upon Neo-Sumerian Statue of Gudea dating back to 2120 BC; its cuneiform engravings narrate tales lost to time. Travel through ancient lands with an antique map by Halma showcasing Middle East's rich tapestry. Finally, stand before Ur's majestic ziggurat - an awe-inspiring testament to human ingenuity and devotion. Mesopotamia beckons you to unravel its mysteries; immerse yourself in this extraordinary journey where history comes alive.