Stand, Iron Age II, ca. 9th century , Iran, Hasanlu, Iran, Ceramic, x in. (19 x cm), Ceramics-Implements

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Stand, Iron Age II, ca. 9th century , Iran, Hasanlu, Iran, Ceramic, x in. (19 x cm), Ceramics-Implements, Hasanlu in northwestern Iran is best known as the site of a citadel that was destroyed in about 800 , most likely by an army from Urartu coming from eastern Turkey. Thousands of artifacts of terracotta, bronze, iron, gold, silver, and ivory were recovered from the monumental buildings, which were characterized by an elaborate entrance and a large central hall with columns that supported a two-story superstructure

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