Assyrian Chariots

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
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published on 23 August 2016
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This wall panel, one of a series, shows two disconnected scenes. Above is part of a battle. Below, the royal chariot waits behind Tiglath-pileser III, who was shown on a panel to the right. The writing in the middle deals with the Assyrian military campaigns in modern-day Syria and Iran in 738-737 BCE. Assyrian, reign of Tiglath-pileser III, about 728 BCE. From the Central Palace at Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), Mesopotamia, Iraq; re-used later in the South-West Palace. (The British Museum, London).

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About the Author

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
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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