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Babylonian Art & Architecture

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The Lion of Babylon, a 2600 yr-old black basalt statue of a lion trampling a man, and is among the most celebrated archaeological artifacts in the history of modern Mesopotamia since its discovery by local villagers in Iraq in the early 20th century. The irony is that the basalt statue does not seem to be of Mesopotamian or Babylonian origin. Most archaeologists believe that the statue is a leftover from the Hittites' presence in Babylon when they sacked the city in the 2nd millennium BC. Ancient City, Ancient Near East, Ancient Mysteries, Ancient Artifacts, Ancient Egypt, Ancient History, Art History, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Civilizations
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The Lion of Babylon, a 2600 yr-old black basalt statue of a lion trampling a man, and is among the most celebrated archaeological artifacts in the history of modern Mesopotamia since its discovery by local villagers in Iraq in the early 20th century. The irony is that the basalt statue does not seem to be of Mesopotamian or Babylonian origin. Most archaeologists believe that the statue is a leftover from the Hittites' presence in Babylon when they sacked the city in the 2nd millennium BC.
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A circular cuneiform tablet from Lagash in Iraq, dating to approximately 1980 BCE. Ancient Sumer, Ancient Writing, Ancient Books, Art Ancien, Calendar Date, Statues
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A circular cuneiform tablet from Lagash in Iraq, dating to approximately 1980 BCE.
Goddess Ishtar. Alabaster with gold and garnets (Seleucide era, 312-64 BCE, Babylon). Louvre, Departement des Antiquites Orientales, Paris, France. Ancient Goddesses, Gods And Goddesses, Ancient Origins, Potnia Theron, Religion
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Goddess Ishtar. Alabaster with gold and garnets (Seleucide era, 312-64 BCE, Babylon). Louvre, Departement des Antiquites Orientales, Paris, France.
Kudurru, grant deed by Neubchadnezzar I (1125-1104 BCE), Sippar, Babylonia. Six registers. Top to bottom: symbols of astral gods; tiaras of great gods gods Anu (sky), Enlil (air), Ea (water); two horned dragons, one carrying spade, attribute of Marduk, other carrying stylus with tablet the attributes of Marduk’s son Nabu, god of scribes; goddess Gula with her dog and scorpion-god; young bull carrying thunderbolt of Adad (storm god), scorpion of Ishharra, lap of Nusku. Ancient Symbols, Ancient Aliens, Egypt
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Kudurru, grant deed by Neubchadnezzar I (1125-1104 BCE), Sippar, Babylonia. Six registers. Top to bottom: symbols of astral gods; tiaras of great gods gods Anu (sky), Enlil (air), Ea (water); two horned dragons, one carrying spade, attribute of Marduk, other carrying stylus with tablet the attributes of Marduk’s son Nabu, god of scribes; goddess Gula with her dog and scorpion-god; young bull carrying thunderbolt of Adad (storm god), scorpion of Ishharra, lap of Nusku.
Babylon lion, a symbol of Babylonian kingdom. Ancient Myths, Ancient Statues, Ancient Cities, Babylon Iraq, Bagdad, Cradle Of Civilization, Fu Dog, Stone Lion
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Babylon lion, a symbol of Babylonian kingdom.
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Ancient lion statue in Babylon, Iraq. Ancient Lion, Ancient Art, Plot Elements, Epic Of Gilgamesh, Lion Images, Sumerian
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Ancient lion statue in Babylon, Iraq.
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The oldest museum ever in the history build by princess Anejalde Nana The daughter of the king of Babylon Nabonidus 530 BC. M near Ziggurat, Iraq Ancient Ruins, Ancient Sumerian
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The oldest museum ever in the history build by princess Anejalde Nana The daughter of the king of Babylon Nabonidus 530 BC. M near Ziggurat, Iraq
Borsippa or ‘Birs Numrud’ - The modern day Tower of Babel ruins, on the outskirts of ancient Babylon (modern Iraq) are currently 150 feet above the plain with a circumference of 2300 ft. When translating the inscription found there, the Greeks used the word Babel for Borsippa, which means Tongue-tower. About 1,600 years after creation of the original tower it was rebuilt and an inscription written by the King of Babylon was placed there... Ancient Times, Ancient Israel
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Borsippa or ‘Birs Numrud’ - The modern day Tower of Babel ruins, on the outskirts of ancient Babylon (modern Iraq) are currently 150 feet above the plain with a circumference of 2300 ft. When translating the inscription found there, the Greeks used the word Babel for Borsippa, which means Tongue-tower. About 1,600 years after creation of the original tower it was rebuilt and an inscription written by the King of Babylon was placed there...
World’s oldest labyrinth illustration, c. 2000-1700 BC, Babylonia In Old Babylonian on clay showing a labyrinth of square and symmetric form. Minoan, Labyrinth Maze, Labyrinth Garden
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World’s oldest labyrinth illustration, c. 2000-1700 BC, Babylonia In Old Babylonian on clay showing a labyrinth of square and symmetric form.
Hammurabi was the first king of the Babylonian Empire from 1792 BC to 1750 BC.He extended Babylon's control over Mesopotamia by winning a series of wars against neighboring kingdoms.Hammurabi entered into a protracted war with Ishme-Dagan I of Assyria for control of Mesopotamia, with both kings making alliances with minor states in order to gain the upper hand. Eventually Hammurabi prevailed. The Bible Movie, Mystery Of History
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Hammurabi was the first king of the Babylonian Empire from 1792 BC to 1750 BC.He extended Babylon's control over Mesopotamia by winning a series of wars against neighboring kingdoms.Hammurabi entered into a protracted war with Ishme-Dagan I of Assyria for control of Mesopotamia, with both kings making alliances with minor states in order to gain the upper hand. Eventually Hammurabi prevailed.
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Nebuchadnezzar II Name Means "O (god) Nabu, protect my son!" Home- Babylon. Family- Was the eldest son of Nabopolassar; married to Nitocris and Amytis; father of at least three sons, including Evil-Merodach (Amel-Marduk), his successor. Occupation- King of Babylon Achievements- Extensive rebuilding of Babylon, the Ishtar Gate, a ziggurat, canals, the "hanging gardens," and other architectural achievements that were among the wonders of the ancient world. Ancient Greece, Jewish History
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Nebuchadnezzar II Name Means "O (god) Nabu, protect my son!" Home- Babylon. Family- Was the eldest son of Nabopolassar; married to Nitocris and Amytis; father of at least three sons, including Evil-Merodach (Amel-Marduk), his successor. Occupation- King of Babylon Achievements- Extensive rebuilding of Babylon, the Ishtar Gate, a ziggurat, canals, the "hanging gardens," and other architectural achievements that were among the wonders of the ancient world.
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1938 Rotogravure Ishtar Gate, Babylon
1938 Rotogravure Ishtar Gate, Babylon
The Ishtar Gate was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon. It was constructed in about 575 BC, and edicated to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar, Ancient Architecture, Art And Architecture
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The Ishtar Gate was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon. It was constructed in about 575 BC, and edicated to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar,
Detail of the Ishtar Gate - eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon
Detail of the Ishtar Gate - eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon
Detail of the Ishtar Gate, from Babylon. Now kept in a museum in Berlin. Berlin Spree, Pergamon Museum
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Detail of the Ishtar Gate, from Babylon. Now kept in a museum in Berlin.
List of Plants in a Royal Babylonian Garden This tablet lists plants in the garden of the Babylonian king Marduk-apla-iddina (reigned 721-710 and in 703 BCE; Biblical Merodach-Baladan). Included on the list are various vegetables, such as onion and leek, and herbs, such as mint and coriander. (Source) Neo-Babylonian, c. 8th-7th century BCE. British Museum. Mesopotamia Art, Historical Artifacts
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List of Plants in a Royal Babylonian Garden This tablet lists plants in the garden of the Babylonian king Marduk-apla-iddina (reigned 721-710 and in 703 BCE; Biblical Merodach-Baladan). Included on the list are various vegetables, such as onion and leek, and herbs, such as mint and coriander. (Source) Neo-Babylonian, c. 8th-7th century BCE. British Museum.
Gold Amulet of Lama Old Babylonian (c.2000-1750 BC) This amulet is a representation of the Babylonian goddess Lama wearing a four horned headdress. She holds her hands up pleading on the behalf of the person who dedicated this object in a temple or shrine. She wears a heavy necklace and a special “flounced” garment. Her figure also appears on Mesopotamian cylinder seals. (Source: The British Museum) Ancient People
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Gold Amulet of Lama Old Babylonian (c.2000-1750 BC) This amulet is a representation of the Babylonian goddess Lama wearing a four horned headdress. She holds her hands up pleading on the behalf of the person who dedicated this object in a temple or shrine. She wears a heavy necklace and a special “flounced” garment. Her figure also appears on Mesopotamian cylinder seals. (Source: The British Museum)
ancient Babylonian Goddess Ishtar
ancient Babylonian Goddess Ishtar
Burney Relief owl and lion.,detail Babylonian relief,1800 BC British Museum Egyptian Art, Egyptian Mythology
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Burney Relief owl and lion.,detail Babylonian relief,1800 BC British Museum
Famous relief from the Old Babylonian period (now in the British museum) called the “Burney relief” or “Queen of the Night relief”. The depicted figure could be an aspect of the goddess Ishtar, Mesopotamian goddess of sexual love and war. However, her bird-feet and accompanying owls have suggested to some a connection with Lilitu (called Lilith in the Bible), though seemingly not the usual demonic Lilitu. 19th C. BC - 18th C. BC Egypt Civilization, Ancient Israelites
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Famous relief from the Old Babylonian period (now in the British museum) called the “Burney relief” or “Queen of the Night relief”. The depicted figure could be an aspect of the goddess Ishtar, Mesopotamian goddess of sexual love and war. However, her bird-feet and accompanying owls have suggested to some a connection with Lilitu (called Lilith in the Bible), though seemingly not the usual demonic Lilitu. 19th C. BC - 18th C. BC
Nabonidus in relief showing him praying to the moon, sun and Venus. Nabonidus (Akkadian Nabû-naʾid, "Nabu is praised") was the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, reigning from 556-539 BCE. Ancient Astronaut
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Nabonidus in relief showing him praying to the moon, sun and Venus. Nabonidus (Akkadian Nabû-naʾid, "Nabu is praised") was the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, reigning from 556-539 BCE.
"Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, the faithful prince appointed by the will of Marduk, the highest of princely princes, beloved of Nabu, of prudent counsel, who has learned to embrace wisdom, who fathomed their divine being and reveres their majesty, the untiring governor, who always takes to heart the care of the cult of Esagila and Ezida and is constantly concerned with the well-being of Babylon and Borsippa, the wise, the humble, the firstborn son of Nabopolassar, the King of Babylon"
"Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, the faithful prince appointed by the will of Marduk, the highest of princely princes, beloved of Nabu, of prudent counsel, who has learned to embrace wisdom, who fathomed their divine being and reveres their majesty, the untiring governor, who always takes to heart the care of the cult of Esagila and Ezida and is constantly concerned with the well-being of Babylon and Borsippa, the wise, the humble, the firstborn son of Nabopolassar, the King of Babylon"