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title: Statue of Halparunda II
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3662/statue-of-halparunda-ii/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Statue of Halparunda II

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Statue of Halparunda II](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3662.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3662.jpg)

## Image Caption

This rectangular basalt statue of Halparunda II, king of Maraş, was found at Maraş(modern-day Kahramanmaraş, [Turkey](https://www.worldhistory.org/Asia_Minor/)). The [Hittite](https://www.worldhistory.org/hittite/) hieroglyphic inscriptions can be seen on the sides and back of the statue; the king introduces himself with his titles and tells his deeds. Late Hittite period, 9th century BCE. (Istanbul Archeological Museums/Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul, Turkey).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2015, March 04). Statue of Halparunda II. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3662/statue-of-halparunda-ii/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Statue of Halparunda II." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 04, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3662/statue-of-halparunda-ii/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Statue of Halparunda II." *World History Encyclopedia*, 04 Mar 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3662/statue-of-halparunda-ii/>.

## License & Copyright

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