Detail from the Black Obelisk, of Shalmaneser III. A black limestone Assyrian sculpture with scenes in bas-relief and inscriptions. It comes from Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), in northern Iraq, and commemorates the deeds of King Shalmaneser III (reigned 858-824 BC).

Detail from the Black Obelisk, of Shalmaneser III. A black limestone Assyrian sculpture with scenes in bas-relief and inscriptions. It comes from Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), in northern Iraq, and commemorates the deeds of King Shalmaneser III (reigned 858-824 BC). Stock Photo
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World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

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MR5CJE

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60 MB (2.4 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5544 x 3783 px | 46.9 x 32 cm | 18.5 x 12.6 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

7 December 2017

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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