EditorialIsland of Arvad (today Tyre), top center, on the Lebanese coast. Cedar wood transport for the building of a palace. Bas-relief from the Palace of King Sargon in Khorsabad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). Right panel, for con-tinuation see 08-02-16 / 19,20 Gypseous...
EditorialServants carrying implements for the royal hunt. Alabaster bas-relief (8th BCE) from the palace of Sargon II in Khorsabad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). 306 x 352 cm AO 19 878.
EditorialBull with wings, human face and tiara; a benevolent genius and guardian of the palace doors, called shedu or lamassu. From the palace of Sargon, Khorsabad. H: 410 cm AO 19860.
EditorialStatue of a hero taming a lion (Gilgamesh, legendary king of Uruk?) from the palace of Sargon II, king of Assur (722-705 BCE) in Khorsabad. The colossal statues of genii protected the entrance to the throne room. H: 445 cm AO 19861.
EditorialStatue of a hero taming a lion. (Gilgamesch)?, Palace of Sargon II, King of Assur (722-705 BCE) in Khorsabad. These colossal statues of genii protected the entrance to the throne room. H: 445 cm AO 19862.
EditorialServants carrying implements for the royal hunt. Alabaster bas-relief (8th BCE) from the palace of Sargon II in Khorsabad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). 306 x 352 cm AO 19 878.
EditorialMen carrying cedar wood for palace construction. Bas-relief from the palace of King Sargon II at Khorsabad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). Detail Total height: 197 cm-total length: 245 cm AO 19891.
EditorialA servant leading the royal horses. Alabaster bas-relief (8th BCE) from the palace of Sargon II in Khorsabad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). 330 x 352 cm AO 19 878.