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Cedars, pines, fruit trees etc.



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Humbaba, demon, genie and guardian of the cedar forests of the Lebanon range. In the Gilgamesh-epic, Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu cut off the demon's head. From Susa, Sukkalmah-dynasty,early 2nd mill BCE. Sb 6567
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Humbaba, demon, genie and guardian of the cedar forests of the Lebanon range. In...

Brick panels of king Shilhak-Inshushinak of Susa. These glazed brick elements of architectural decor represent alternate figures of kings and queens (with long curls framing their faces),protecting palm trees. From the temple of Inshushinak. H:137 cm Sb 14390,14391
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Brick panels of king Shilhak-Inshushinak of Susa. These glazed brick eleme...

The Shamash-stele:a worshipper pours a libation over a tree of life.Shamash, the Akkadian sun-god with cone-shaped headdress and staff sits on a throne. From Susa,Iran. Limestone, H:67 cm End 3rd, early 2nd mill BCE Sb 7
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The Shamash-stele:a worshipper pours a libation over a tree of life.Shamash,...

Cylinder seal and imprint: bulls raised against trees, a symbol of abundance. Kassite period, 1595-1200 BCE Limestone, H: 5,5 cm, 1,7 across. AO 25365
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Cylinder seal and imprint: bulls raised against trees, a symbol of abundance. K...

Island of Arvad (today Tyre), top center, on the Lebanese coast. Cedar wood transport for the building of a palace. Bas-relief from the Palace of King Sargon in Khorsabad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). Right panel, for con- tinuation see 08-02-16/19,20 Gypseous alabaster.
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Island of Arvad (today Tyre), top center, on the Lebanese coast. Cedar wo...

Island of Arvad (today Tyre), top right, on the Lebanese coast. Cedar wood transport for the building of a palace. Bas-relief from the Palace of King Sargon in Khorsbad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). Center panel, for continuation see 08-02-16/18,20 Gypseous alabaster.
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Island of Arvad (today Tyre), top right, on the Lebanese coast. Cedar wo...

Transport of cedar wood for the construction of a palace. Bas-relief from the Palace of King Sargon II at Khorsabad, Mesopotamia (Iraq). For continuation see 08-02-16/18,19. AO 19989
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Transport of cedar wood for the construction of a palace. Bas-relief from...

Oasis of Marah (Bitter Waters). The Israelites rested here during Exodus. Almost dry today with only few surviving palm trees (Marah, Hebrew for "bitter"), Sinai, Egypt.
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Oasis of Marah (Bitter Waters). The Israelites rested he...

Oasis of Marah (Bitter Waters). The Israelites rested here during Exodus. Almost dry today with only few surviving palm trees (Marah, Hebrew for "bitter", Sinai, Egypt.
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Oasis of Marah (Bitter Waters). The Israelites rested he...

Oasis of Elim, one of the largest in the Sinai region, "place of the terebinths" (type of oak) from where Wadi Garande almost reaches the Sea, Sinai, Egypt. The Israelites rested here during the Exodus.
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Oasis of Elim, one of the largest in the Sinai region, "place of the terebinths...

Acacia tree in the Sinai desert. (The Ark of the Convenant was of acacia wood) One of few trees adaptable to desert climate. The Israelites passed here during exodus on the way to Mount Sinai.
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Acacia tree in the Sinai desert. (The Ark of the Convenan...

Terebinth tree (a type of oak) in the Sinai Desert. The Israelites passed here during exodus on the way to Mount Sinai.
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Terebinth tree (a type of oak) in the Sinai Desert. The Israelites passed he...