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Assyrian relief of the Royal lion hunt of King Ashurbanipal seen at the British Museum in London, England, UK. Stock Photo

RMC8NXRD–Assyrian relief of the Royal lion hunt of King Ashurbanipal seen at the British Museum in London, England, UK.

Assyrian relief, Assyria, present day Iraq, woodcut from 1880 Stock Photo

RMRD6W7N–Assyrian relief, Assyria, present day Iraq, woodcut from 1880

Assyrian relief sculpture panel from the lion hunt showing a dying lion. From Nineveh North Palace, Iraq, 668-627 B.C. Stock Photo

RMDG5035–Assyrian relief sculpture panel from the lion hunt showing a dying lion. From Nineveh North Palace, Iraq, 668-627 B.C.

Assyrian relief from Sargon's palace Archaeological Museum of Chicago University Stock Photo

RMJ3A3TG–Assyrian relief from Sargon's palace Archaeological Museum of Chicago University

Assyrian relief sculpture panel of Ashurnasirpal lion hunting. From Nineveh North Palace, Iraq, 668-627 B.C. British Museum Assyrian Archaeologic Stock Photo

RFT4G1XC–Assyrian relief sculpture panel of Ashurnasirpal lion hunting. From Nineveh North Palace, Iraq, 668-627 B.C. British Museum Assyrian Archaeologic

Assyrian relief. Gardens. Nineveh North Palace, Iraq. Plaster. 645-635 B.C. British Museum. London. Stock Photo

RM2FM19K3–Assyrian relief. Gardens. Nineveh North Palace, Iraq. Plaster. 645-635 B.C. British Museum. London.

Assyrian relief showing transport of timber by land, Khorsabad, c8th century BC. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMBHFFJK–Assyrian relief showing transport of timber by land, Khorsabad, c8th century BC. Artist: Unknown

Detail in the British Museum of an Assyrian relief. Assyrian kings competed to outdo each other with carved reliefs on interior walls. This tradition began with King Ashurnasirpal II (reigned 883-859BC) at Nimrud. In 612BC Assyrian cities were looted and destroyed by Babylonians and Medes and the sculptures were buried until discovered by British and French archaeologists in the 19th century. As a result, London and Paris have the largest collection of Assyrian reliefs outside Iraq. Stock Photo

RMFBC986–Detail in the British Museum of an Assyrian relief. Assyrian kings competed to outdo each other with carved reliefs on interior walls. This tradition began with King Ashurnasirpal II (reigned 883-859BC) at Nimrud. In 612BC Assyrian cities were looted and destroyed by Babylonians and Medes and the sculptures were buried until discovered by British and French archaeologists in the 19th century. As a result, London and Paris have the largest collection of Assyrian reliefs outside Iraq.

This ancient Assyrian relief shows the god Bel-Merodach (also spelled Marduk), armed with the thunderbolt, doing battle with the tumultuous Tiamat (figure on left). Marduk was all-powerful, a healer, and mediator for humans. Marduk was called upon to save humanity from evil. Tiamat was the symbol of chaos. The struggle between Marduk and Tiamat was a favorite theme for ancient Assyrian artists. It was drawn by Faucher-Gudin to accompany text in a book on ancient Egypt and the Levant by Gaston Maspero. The actual bas-relief is from Nimrud and is preserved in the British Museum. Stock Photo

RFF5P72W–This ancient Assyrian relief shows the god Bel-Merodach (also spelled Marduk), armed with the thunderbolt, doing battle with the tumultuous Tiamat (figure on left). Marduk was all-powerful, a healer, and mediator for humans. Marduk was called upon to save humanity from evil. Tiamat was the symbol of chaos. The struggle between Marduk and Tiamat was a favorite theme for ancient Assyrian artists. It was drawn by Faucher-Gudin to accompany text in a book on ancient Egypt and the Levant by Gaston Maspero. The actual bas-relief is from Nimrud and is preserved in the British Museum.

Assyrian relief of a military camp. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7E7JM–Assyrian relief of a military camp. Artist: Unknown

Assyria kingdom 12th BC Assyrian Palace Relief from Nineveh, oldest city of the ancient Assyrian Empire. Stock Photo

RMAGJ2TJ–Assyria kingdom 12th BC Assyrian Palace Relief from Nineveh, oldest city of the ancient Assyrian Empire.

Detail of a carved relief of an eagle-headed protective spirit, c.865-860 BC from the Palace at Nimrud, Assyrian Gallery, British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK Stock Photo

RMG2FFP7–Detail of a carved relief of an eagle-headed protective spirit, c.865-860 BC from the Palace at Nimrud, Assyrian Gallery, British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

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RMDB6BME–ancient world, Assyrian, a King pricking a prisoner the eyes of, relief, DurSharrukin (Chorsabad, Iraq), 7th century BC, wood engraving, 19th century, Dur Sarrukin, Assyrian empire, torture, punishment, justice, ring, tongue, antiquity, historic, historical, ancient world, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Prisoners of War, bound together in pairs. From an Assyrian relief. Stock Photo

RMG2NJYE–Prisoners of War, bound together in pairs. From an Assyrian relief.

ASSYRIAN CAVALRY RELIEF FROM SENNACHERIB'S PALACE NINVEH C. 700 B.C. I saw by night & behold a man riding uppon a red horse Stock Photo

RMBP26F8–ASSYRIAN CAVALRY RELIEF FROM SENNACHERIB'S PALACE NINVEH C. 700 B.C. I saw by night & behold a man riding uppon a red horse

RFADBPPB–Persian Bass Relief

RFD7714T–Assyrian relief, Assyria, present day Iraq, woodcut from 1880

Iraqi tank: Assyrian siege engine (c 865-860 BC) battering walls and tower of city. Stone relief panel; Northwest Palace, Nimrud Stock Photo

RMAAP36T–Iraqi tank: Assyrian siege engine (c 865-860 BC) battering walls and tower of city. Stone relief panel; Northwest Palace, Nimrud

Assyrian relief from the Palace of Ashurbanipal : Mesopotamian chariot , 7th Century BC Stock Photo

RMWHBB8P–Assyrian relief from the Palace of Ashurbanipal : Mesopotamian chariot , 7th Century BC

RMC8NXRG–Assyrian relief of the Royal lion hunt of King Ashurbanipal seen at the British Museum in London, England, UK.

RMRD6WHG–Assyrian relief, Assyria, present day Iraq, woodcut from 1880

Assyrian empire. Reign of Sennacherib ( 705 BCE-681 BCE). Marine scene. Fish. Relief from his palace in Niniveh. Iraq. Stock Photo

RMHT568G–Assyrian empire. Reign of Sennacherib ( 705 BCE-681 BCE). Marine scene. Fish. Relief from his palace in Niniveh. Iraq.

Assyrian Relief, Bas Relief or Stone Relief Showing the Siege of a Town. from Dur-Sharrukin, now Khorsabad Iraq. Vintage or Historic Engraving or Illustration 1863 Stock Photo

RM2WFR5GK–Assyrian Relief, Bas Relief or Stone Relief Showing the Siege of a Town. from Dur-Sharrukin, now Khorsabad Iraq. Vintage or Historic Engraving or Illustration 1863

Assyrian relief sculpture panel of King Ashurnasirpal II dressed in Ritual robes, he is depicted twice on either side of the central sacred tree of Stock Photo

RFHTTEMD–Assyrian relief sculpture panel of King Ashurnasirpal II dressed in Ritual robes, he is depicted twice on either side of the central sacred tree of

Assyrian relief in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, USA Stock Photo

RM2JFJHCP–Assyrian relief in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, USA

A fake Assyrian relief sculpture on display during the preview of a new exhibition on the 'Art of Crime' which includes famous forgeries, at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Stock Photo

RMGC9DJA–A fake Assyrian relief sculpture on display during the preview of a new exhibition on the 'Art of Crime' which includes famous forgeries, at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

England,London,British Museum,Assyrian Relief from Nimrud depicting a Court Scene dated 865 BC Stock Photo

RMGDC132–England,London,British Museum,Assyrian Relief from Nimrud depicting a Court Scene dated 865 BC

The movable Assyrian sow (a moveable armored shelter much like a battering ram) making a breach in a wall of a fortress. Sows often had archers within, as here The drawing is by Faucher-Gudin, from one of the bronze bas-reliefs of the gate of Balawat, and accompanied text by French Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. This bronze relief decorated the gate at the palace of the Assyrian ruler Shalmanesar III (c. 859–824 B.C.) at Balawat in present-day northern Iraq. Stock Photo

RFETCYRW–The movable Assyrian sow (a moveable armored shelter much like a battering ram) making a breach in a wall of a fortress. Sows often had archers within, as here The drawing is by Faucher-Gudin, from one of the bronze bas-reliefs of the gate of Balawat, and accompanied text by French Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. This bronze relief decorated the gate at the palace of the Assyrian ruler Shalmanesar III (c. 859–824 B.C.) at Balawat in present-day northern Iraq.

ancient relief of men on horseback from the oriental institute Chicago Illinois Stock Photo

RMA7FNDM–ancient relief of men on horseback from the oriental institute Chicago Illinois

The Royal Lion hunt of King Assurbanipal from the North Palace of Nineveh 645-635 BC Mesopotamia Iraq Assyria ( King Assurbanipal or Ashshurbanipal, son of Esarhaddon and the last strong king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (934–609 BC ) detail Stock Photo

RMJ06G74–The Royal Lion hunt of King Assurbanipal from the North Palace of Nineveh 645-635 BC Mesopotamia Iraq Assyria ( King Assurbanipal or Ashshurbanipal, son of Esarhaddon and the last strong king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (934–609 BC ) detail

Assyrian relief of protective deity, 883-859 BC, from Palace of Nimrud, Iraq. On display in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England, UK Stock Photo

RM2GF0PDH–Assyrian relief of protective deity, 883-859 BC, from Palace of Nimrud, Iraq. On display in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England, UK

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Assyrian relief showing a horse led by an archer. From the Southwest palace of Sennacherib (704-681 BC), Nineveh, Iraq. Stock Photo

RMD988T1–Assyrian relief showing a horse led by an archer. From the Southwest palace of Sennacherib (704-681 BC), Nineveh, Iraq.

England, London, British Museum, Assyrian Relief from Nimrud depicting Chariots dated 728 BC Stock Photo

RMK3H538–England, London, British Museum, Assyrian Relief from Nimrud depicting Chariots dated 728 BC

Assyrian relief, Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany Stock Photo

RMBEPJH8–Assyrian relief, Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany

RFD7714G–Assyrian relief, Assyria, present day Iraq, woodcut from 1880

Assyrian relief of an Arms-bearer of Tiglath-pileser III from Nimrud at the British Museum, London, UK Stock Photo

RM2T2MAF0–Assyrian relief of an Arms-bearer of Tiglath-pileser III from Nimrud at the British Museum, London, UK

Assyrian relief from the Palace of Nimrud : King Ashurbanipal , c 879 BC Stock Photo

RMWHBB91–Assyrian relief from the Palace of Nimrud : King Ashurbanipal , c 879 BC

RMC88DTJ–Assyrian relief of the Royal lion hunt of King Ashurbanipal seen at the British Museum in London, England, UK.

Lion Hunt - Assyrian relief sculpture from Nimrud, North-West Palace (c865-860BC) British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. Stock Photo

RMPHY982–Lion Hunt - Assyrian relief sculpture from Nimrud, North-West Palace (c865-860BC) British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK.

Mesopotamian art. Neo-Assyrian. Relief panels depicting two protective winged genius. Dated between 883-859 BC. Nimrud. Stock Photo

RMC3A3PY–Mesopotamian art. Neo-Assyrian. Relief panels depicting two protective winged genius. Dated between 883-859 BC. Nimrud.

Assyrian Relief, Bas Relief or Stone Carving of Bearded Assyrian Man or Winged Figure from Dur-Sharrukin, present day Khorsabad in northern Iraq. Vintage or Historic Engraving or Illustration 1863 Stock Photo

RM2WHT925–Assyrian Relief, Bas Relief or Stone Carving of Bearded Assyrian Man or Winged Figure from Dur-Sharrukin, present day Khorsabad in northern Iraq. Vintage or Historic Engraving or Illustration 1863

RFHTT66W–Assyrian relief sculpture panel of Ashurnasirpal lion hunting. From Nineveh North Palace, Iraq, 668-627 B.C. British Museum Assyrian Archaeologic

Assyrian relief British Museum, London, England, UK Stock Photo

RM2E32AP6–Assyrian relief British Museum, London, England, UK

Hanover / Hood Museum of Art - Kim Gallery of Ancient Art, Assyrian Relief panel Stock Photo

RMDBJ1M3–Hanover / Hood Museum of Art - Kim Gallery of Ancient Art, Assyrian Relief panel

RMGDDK47–England,London,British Museum,Assyrian Relief from Nimrud depicting a Court Scene dated 865 BC

Relief with winded genius. 9th century BC. Neo-Assyrian. Reign of Ashurnasirpal. Nimrud (ancient Kalhu). Northern Mesopotamia. Stock Photo

RMGXAG2R–Relief with winded genius. 9th century BC. Neo-Assyrian. Reign of Ashurnasirpal. Nimrud (ancient Kalhu). Northern Mesopotamia.

The 1910 caption reads: 'Winged deities - an Assyrian relief. The original is in the British Museum in London.' This genius, or demi-god, was part of a grouping of winged creatures facing a stylized tree, a scene repeated numerous times in the palace. They appear to be performing fertility rites associated with the date palm, a tree held sacred by the Assyrians because it provides food, drink, wood and shelter. This relief, once brightly painted, is a fragment from the Northwest palace built by the Assyrian king Ashirnasirpal II (883—859 BCE) in his capital city at Kalhu, now the Iraqi city of Stock Photo

RF2JR3M2X–The 1910 caption reads: 'Winged deities - an Assyrian relief. The original is in the British Museum in London.' This genius, or demi-god, was part of a grouping of winged creatures facing a stylized tree, a scene repeated numerous times in the palace. They appear to be performing fertility rites associated with the date palm, a tree held sacred by the Assyrians because it provides food, drink, wood and shelter. This relief, once brightly painted, is a fragment from the Northwest palace built by the Assyrian king Ashirnasirpal II (883—859 BCE) in his capital city at Kalhu, now the Iraqi city of

RMJ06G7A–The Royal Lion hunt of King Assurbanipal from the North Palace of Nineveh 645-635 BC Mesopotamia Iraq Assyria ( King Assurbanipal or Ashshurbanipal, son of Esarhaddon and the last strong king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (934–609 BC ) detail

Assyrian relief of King Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BC), Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany Stock Photo

RMJAH7JG–Assyrian relief of King Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BC), Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany

Detail of a deity guardian, from an Assyrian relief, located at the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia. Stock Photo

RMC61ET4–Detail of a deity guardian, from an Assyrian relief, located at the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia.

Sennacherib’s bodyguard. Assyrian relief, about 700-692 BC From Nineveh, South-West Palace, Room XII, panels 5-7 Stock Photo

RMF7NEP4–Sennacherib’s bodyguard. Assyrian relief, about 700-692 BC From Nineveh, South-West Palace, Room XII, panels 5-7

RMK3H52R–England, London, British Museum, Assyrian Relief from Nimrud depicting a Court Scene dated 865 BC

Assyrian wall art relief of Lion hunting scene at the British Museum, London, England, UK Stock Photo

RMM46PPN–Assyrian wall art relief of Lion hunting scene at the British Museum, London, England, UK

RFD77150–Assyrian relief, Assyria, present day Iraq, woodcut from 1880

Assyrian relief at the British Museum, London, UK Stock Photo

RMR1Y1HD–Assyrian relief at the British Museum, London, UK

Assyrian relief from Khorsabad . 8th Century BC . Royal hunting scene in a forest Stock Photo

RMWHBB87–Assyrian relief from Khorsabad . 8th Century BC . Royal hunting scene in a forest

RMC8NXR8–Assyrian relief of the Royal lion hunt of King Ashurbanipal seen at the British Museum in London, England, UK.

RMPHY980–Lion Hunt - Assyrian relief sculpture from Nimrud, North-West Palace (c865-860BC) British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK.

Mesopotamian art. Neo-Assyrian. Relief panels depicting two protective winged genius. Detail. Hand. Dated between 883-859 BC. Stock Photo

RMC3A444–Mesopotamian art. Neo-Assyrian. Relief panels depicting two protective winged genius. Detail. Hand. Dated between 883-859 BC.

Assyrian Relief, Bas Relief or Stone Carving of Royal Effigy, or Assyrian King, & Assyrian Hercules from Dur-Sharrukin, present day Khorsabad in northern Iraq. Vintage or Historic Engraving or Illustration 1863 Stock Photo

RM2WFR5GT–Assyrian Relief, Bas Relief or Stone Carving of Royal Effigy, or Assyrian King, & Assyrian Hercules from Dur-Sharrukin, present day Khorsabad in northern Iraq. Vintage or Historic Engraving or Illustration 1863

RFHTT674–Assyrian relief sculpture panel of Ashurnasirpal lion hunting. From Nineveh North Palace, Iraq, 668-627 B.C. British Museum Assyrian Archaeologic

Woman looks at an Assyrian relief in the British Museum, London, England, UK Stock Photo

RM2E32B9X–Woman looks at an Assyrian relief in the British Museum, London, England, UK

ASSYRIAN SCRIBES TAKING RECORDS, RELIEF FROM THE PALACE AT NIMRUD, 730. B.C. Stock Photo

RMBP26DN–ASSYRIAN SCRIBES TAKING RECORDS, RELIEF FROM THE PALACE AT NIMRUD, 730. B.C.

carved stone relief of servants carrying chairs, Assyrian palace of Dur-Sharrukin, Khorsabad, Iraq, now in the Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq Stock Photo

RM2WCM37M–carved stone relief of servants carrying chairs, Assyrian palace of Dur-Sharrukin, Khorsabad, Iraq, now in the Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 28 2013: Relief in Cour Khorsabad courtyard - Ancient Mesopotamian history exhibited in Louvre Museum Stock Photo

RMFD8GTD–PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 28 2013: Relief in Cour Khorsabad courtyard - Ancient Mesopotamian history exhibited in Louvre Museum

Assyrian relief plate. Paris, Louvre, 1892 Stock Photo

RMT6YH8P–Assyrian relief plate. Paris, Louvre, 1892

RMJ06G94–The Royal Lion hunt of King Assurbanipal from the North Palace of Nineveh 645-635 BC Mesopotamia Iraq Assyria ( King Assurbanipal or Ashshurbanipal, son of Esarhaddon and the last strong king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (934–609 BC ) detail

Relief of a Winged Protective Deity ( from the Northwest Palace at Calakh), Assyrian, reign of Ashurnasirpal II, 883–859 B.C. Stock Photo

RM2AAPWBC–Relief of a Winged Protective Deity ( from the Northwest Palace at Calakh), Assyrian, reign of Ashurnasirpal II, 883–859 B.C.

RM2FM19K4–Assyrian relief. Gardens. Nineveh North Palace, Iraq. Plaster. 645-635 B.C. British Museum. London.

Assyrian relief depicting prisoners, guarded by Assyrian soldier. There are pines, vines, figs and pomegranate trees in the landscape about 700-692 BC From Nineveh, South-West Palace, Stock Photo

RMF7NENT–Assyrian relief depicting prisoners, guarded by Assyrian soldier. There are pines, vines, figs and pomegranate trees in the landscape about 700-692 BC From Nineveh, South-West Palace,

Alabaster wall relief, part of a larger relief, that represents the military campaign of the Assyrian king Ashurbanibal against the Elamite city of Hamanu. Stock Photo

RMT951TD–Alabaster wall relief, part of a larger relief, that represents the military campaign of the Assyrian king Ashurbanibal against the Elamite city of Hamanu.

This 1910 image shows an Assyrian king hunting. The stone relief is in the British Museum in London. Here, the king Ashurbanipal gallops forward, shooting at wild asses. One of the horsemen behind him has spare arrows and the other has a spare mount. Asses are shot or pulled down by dogs. Ashurbanipal ruled in 600s BC. Date of this relief uncovered at North Palace at Nineveh is 645-635 BC. Stock Photo

RF2JDK5X4–This 1910 image shows an Assyrian king hunting. The stone relief is in the British Museum in London. Here, the king Ashurbanipal gallops forward, shooting at wild asses. One of the horsemen behind him has spare arrows and the other has a spare mount. Asses are shot or pulled down by dogs. Ashurbanipal ruled in 600s BC. Date of this relief uncovered at North Palace at Nineveh is 645-635 BC.

RFD7714R–Assyrian relief, Assyria, present day Iraq, woodcut from 1880

Assyrian relief of Tiglath-pileser III from Nimrud at the British Museum, London, UK Stock Photo

RM2T2MAFX–Assyrian relief of Tiglath-pileser III from Nimrud at the British Museum, London, UK

Assyrian relief of a procession, Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMBHFFYH–Assyrian relief of a procession, Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Artist: Unknown

RMC8NXR5–Assyrian relief of the Royal lion hunt of King Ashurbanipal seen at the British Museum in London, England, UK.

RMD8723C–ASSYRIAN BRONZE RELIEF

Mesopotamian Art. Assyrian. Relief depicting the head of a eunuch. Dated around 710 B.C. It comes from the Palace of Sargon. Korsabad. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom. Stock Photo

RMF5D25N–Mesopotamian Art. Assyrian. Relief depicting the head of a eunuch. Dated around 710 B.C. It comes from the Palace of Sargon. Korsabad. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom.

Iraq: King Ashurbanipal (685-627 BCE) hunting in a palace relief from Nineveh, c. 640 BCE. Ashurbanipal, also spelt Assurbanipal or Ashshurbanipal, was an Assyrian king, the son of Esarhaddon and the last great king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (r. 668-627 BCE). He established the first systematically organised library in the ancient Middle East, the Library of Ashurbanipal, which survives in part today at Nineveh. In the Bible he is called Asenappar (Ezra 4:10). Roman historian Justinus identified him as Sardanapalus. Stock Photo

RM2B01D35–Iraq: King Ashurbanipal (685-627 BCE) hunting in a palace relief from Nineveh, c. 640 BCE. Ashurbanipal, also spelt Assurbanipal or Ashshurbanipal, was an Assyrian king, the son of Esarhaddon and the last great king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (r. 668-627 BCE). He established the first systematically organised library in the ancient Middle East, the Library of Ashurbanipal, which survives in part today at Nineveh. In the Bible he is called Asenappar (Ezra 4:10). Roman historian Justinus identified him as Sardanapalus.

RFHTT66Y–Assyrian relief sculpture panel of Ashurnasirpal lion hunting. From Nineveh North Palace, Iraq, 668-627 B.C. British Museum Assyrian Archaeologic

Assyrian reliefs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, USA Stock Photo

RM2JFJHD5–Assyrian reliefs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, USA

ASSYRIAN SOLDIERS SHOOTING SLINGSTONES RELIEF FROM SANNAHERIB'S PALACE IN NINVEH C. 700 B.C. ...AND THEY SHALL DEVOUR & SUBDUE Stock Photo

RMBP26DT–ASSYRIAN SOLDIERS SHOOTING SLINGSTONES RELIEF FROM SANNAHERIB'S PALACE IN NINVEH C. 700 B.C. ...AND THEY SHALL DEVOUR & SUBDUE

Assyrian Relief, Ashurnasirpal II with attendants, 9th century BC. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPNENR–Assyrian Relief, Ashurnasirpal II with attendants, 9th century BC. Artist: Unknown.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 28 2013: Relief in Cour Khorsabad courtyard - part of Ancient Mesopotamian history exhibited in Louvre Mu Stock Photo

RMFD8GX4–PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 28 2013: Relief in Cour Khorsabad courtyard - part of Ancient Mesopotamian history exhibited in Louvre Mu

19th Century book illustration, taken from 9th edition (1875) of Encyclopaedia Britannica, of Assyrian Relief Stock Photo

RMC3FRX8–19th Century book illustration, taken from 9th edition (1875) of Encyclopaedia Britannica, of Assyrian Relief

RMJ06G7H–The Royal Lion hunt of King Assurbanipal from the North Palace of Nineveh 645-635 BC Mesopotamia Iraq Assyria ( King Assurbanipal or Ashshurbanipal, son of Esarhaddon and the last strong king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (934–609 BC ) detail

Vintage illustration of a king on the throne. Assyrian bas-relief. Stock Photo

RF2PX9FM7–Vintage illustration of a king on the throne. Assyrian bas-relief.

Assyrian relief depicting a battle scene of the Assyrian army. The cavalry defeats an enemy. Nimrud, Central Palace. About 72 BC. Stock Photo

RMPTW134–Assyrian relief depicting a battle scene of the Assyrian army. The cavalry defeats an enemy. Nimrud, Central Palace. About 72 BC.

Assyrian relief, Warship (probably built and manned by Phoenicians employed by Sennacherib). It is a bireme, with two rows of oars. about 700-692 BC From Nineveh, South-West Palace, Stock Photo

RMF7NEP5–Assyrian relief, Warship (probably built and manned by Phoenicians employed by Sennacherib). It is a bireme, with two rows of oars. about 700-692 BC From Nineveh, South-West Palace,

RMP53KXP–Mesopotamian Art. Assyrian. Relief depicting the head of a eunuch. Dated around 710 B.C. It comes from the Palace of Sargon. Korsabad. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom.

Bronze Assyrian Relief on Gate at Balawat Stock Photo

RFANT1WH–Bronze Assyrian Relief on Gate at Balawat

RFEH12PA–Assyrian relief, Assyria, present day Iraq, woodcut from 1880

Relief of Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II from Nimrud North-West palace at the British Museum, London, UK Stock Photo

RM2GX284Y–Relief of Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II from Nimrud North-West palace at the British Museum, London, UK

Assyrian relief of Winged genie carrying a cedar-cone. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMBHFG08–Assyrian relief of Winged genie carrying a cedar-cone. Artist: Unknown

RMC88DW5–Assyrian relief of the Royal lion hunt of King Ashurbanipal seen at the British Museum in London, England, UK.

Relief of an Assyrian dragon from Nimrud Stock Photo

RMG37Y5E–Relief of an Assyrian dragon from Nimrud

Chaldean Assyrian relief sculpture slab from the northwest palace of King Ashurnasirpal II of a Genie standing. 881-859 BC. from Nimrud. Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Turkey. Stock Photo

RMERT4N1–Chaldean Assyrian relief sculpture slab from the northwest palace of King Ashurnasirpal II of a Genie standing. 881-859 BC. from Nimrud. Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Turkey.

Iraq: Tiglath-Pileser III, King of Assyria (c. 795-727 BCE). Gypsum wall panel relief, 728 BCE. Tiglath-Pileser III was a prominent king of Assyria in the eighth century BCE (r. 745-727 BCE), and is widely regarded as the founder of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Tiglath-Pileser III seized the Assyrian throne during a civil war and killed the royal family. He made sweeping changes to the Assyrian government, considerably improving its efficiency and security. Assyrian forces became a standing army. He is considered to be one of the most successful military commanders in world history. Stock Photo

RM2B01D39–Iraq: Tiglath-Pileser III, King of Assyria (c. 795-727 BCE). Gypsum wall panel relief, 728 BCE. Tiglath-Pileser III was a prominent king of Assyria in the eighth century BCE (r. 745-727 BCE), and is widely regarded as the founder of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Tiglath-Pileser III seized the Assyrian throne during a civil war and killed the royal family. He made sweeping changes to the Assyrian government, considerably improving its efficiency and security. Assyrian forces became a standing army. He is considered to be one of the most successful military commanders in world history.

RFHTTEYX–Assyrian relief sculpture panel of Ashurnasirpal lion hunting. From Nineveh North Palace, Iraq, 668-627 B.C. British Museum Assyrian Archaeologic

Assyrian relief Stock Photos and Images

Assyrian relief Stock Photos and Images

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