Ashurbanipal Photograph - Assyrian Balawat Gates #1 by David Parker/science Photo Library

Assyrian Balawat Gates #1 is a photograph by David Parker/science Photo Library which was uploaded on May 9th, 2022.

Assyrian Balawat Gates #1

Part of an embossed bronze band from the Assyrian Balawat gates, erected by King Shalmaneser III, 883 - 824 BC. These bands adorned the main doors of... more

by David Parker/science Photo Library

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Title

Assyrian Balawat Gates #1

Artist

David Parker/science Photo Library

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Description

Part of an embossed bronze band from the Assyrian Balawat gates, erected by King Shalmaneser III, 883 - 824 BC. These bands adorned the main doors of the Balawat palace, near Nimrud, in Syria. The Neo-Assyrian Empire fell in 614 - 612 BC. Captured enemy were tortured to death by mutilation and limb amputation followed by impalement on long poles. Cuneiform captions gives the names of countries captured or from which the king was receiving tribute.

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May 9th, 2022