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title: Limestone Relief of an Aramaean King
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7197/limestone-relief-of-an-aramaean-king/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Limestone Relief of an Aramaean King

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

## Image File

[![Limestone Relief of an Aramaean King](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/7197.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/7197.jpg)

## Image Caption

This piece of limestone was roughly cut into an unusual stele depicting a standing Aramaean King. One of the king's hand holds a long spear or staff while the other hand holds a tulip. 11th century BCE. From Tell- es-Salihiyeh, modern-day Damascus, [Syria](https://www.worldhistory.org/syria/). (The British Museum, London)

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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. (2017, September 06). Limestone Relief of an Aramaean King. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7197/limestone-relief-of-an-aramaean-king/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Limestone Relief of an Aramaean King." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 06, 2017. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7197/limestone-relief-of-an-aramaean-king/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Limestone Relief of an Aramaean King." *World History Encyclopedia*, 06 Sep 2017, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7197/limestone-relief-of-an-aramaean-king/>.

## License & Copyright

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