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Assyrian Prism of Esarhaddon
Hexagonal clay prism with cuneiform inscription narrating the military campaigns of the Assyrian king Esarhaddon (r. 680-669 BCE). Later on, the upper aspect was used a candle holder by the owner. Probably from Nineveh, Mesopotamia, modern-day...
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The Mutual Destruction of Sennacherib & Babylon
The reign of Assyrian king Sennacherib (705-681 BCE) was chiefly characterized by his difficulties with Babylon. Throughout the history of the Assyrian Empire, Babylon had caused problems and had even been destroyed by the Assyrian king Tukulti-Ninurta...
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Ancient Syria
Syria is a country located in the Middle East on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and bordered, from the north down to the west, by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon. It is one of the oldest inhabited regions in the world with archaeological...
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Assyrian Lion Hunt Relief
Frieze depicting a lion hunt, from the royal palace of Ashurbanipal, Nineveh, modern-day Iraq. Neo-Assyrian Empire, 668-631 BCE. The king's role was to protect his people from enemies. In ancient Assyria, this was symbolized in the lion...
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Assyrian Dying Lion
Detail of a much larger gypsum wall relief showing the climax of a royal lion hunt. The lion is shown in his final death throes, blood pouring from his mouth. From the North Palace of Ashurbanipal II at Nineveh, Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq...
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Assyrian Female Musicians
Gypsum wall panel depicting two female musicians beside a palm tree. From the North Palace at Nineveh, Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. Neo-Assyrian Empire, reign of Ashurbanipal II, 660-650 BCE.
Pergamon Museum, Berlin.
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Cartesian Skepticism - Neo, Meet Rene: Crash Course Philosophy #5
This week Hank introduces skepticism, exploring everything from the nature of reality through the eyes of a 17th century philosopher and, of course, The Matrix.
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Map of the Middle Assyrian Empire
The Middle Assyrian Empire emerged amid the dynamic political realignments of the Ancient Near East during the Late Bronze Age, as Assyria reasserted its independence and rose from a regional kingdom into a formidable imperial power. Following...
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Assyrian Military Campaign in Southern Iraq
This wall panel was part of a large alabaster wall relief. The Assyrian king in a chariot (who is noy shown) watches as prisoners are brought in, and heads and booty are piled-up in a palm grove. In Assyrian literature, beheaded bodies refer...
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Assyrian Military Campaign in Southern Iraq
This wall panel was part of large alabaster wall relief. The whole scene includes a central band of river, the Tigris or Euphrates, that separates two otherwise independent compositions in which the Assyrians attack on a small island and...