An Assyrian palace from the Neo-Assyrian Empire of 911 to 612 BC, which ruled modern Iraq, Syria, and much of Iran. It forms a phase of the art of Mesopotamia, differing in particular because of its much greater use of stone and gypsum alabaster for large sculpture. The palace's sculptured reliefs contain scenes that glorify the king, showing him at war, hunting, and fulfilling other kingly roles. Much the best-known works are the huge lamassu, an Assyrian protective deity depicted as having a human head, the body of a bull or a lion, and bird wings, guarding entrance ways.

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Size: 4870px × 2890px
Location: Mesopotamia, Middle East
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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