Auroch at the Processional Way of Babylon

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
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published on 03 October 2018
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This is an Auroch (or bull), the symbol of the god Adad, at the processional way (or street) of the ancient city of Babylon, in modern-day Iraq. Neo-Babylonian period, reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 6th century BCE.

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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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APA Style

Amin, O. S. M. (2018, October 03). Auroch at the Processional Way of Babylon. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9258/auroch-at-the-processional-way-of-babylon/

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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Auroch at the Processional Way of Babylon." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 03, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9258/auroch-at-the-processional-way-of-babylon/.

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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Auroch at the Processional Way of Babylon." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 03 Oct 2018. Web. 01 Apr 2023.

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