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Kudurru (sacred stone)of Babylonian king Melishishu II (1202-1188). Reverse side. Limestone, 68x30 cm Sb 22
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Kudurru (sacred stone)of Babylonian king Melishishu II (1202-1188). Reverse s...

"Trade Dictionary" containing the ideograms for widely used merchandise, for metals, textiles, clothes, oil and cereals. From Susa. SB 8834
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"Trade Dictionary" containing the ideograms for widely used merchandise, for me...

Stele of Zakkur, in aramaic script (too be read from right to left). Zakkur, king of Hamath, gives thanks to Baal-Shamain for his support against Bar-Had, king of Damascus. Lower part of the stele, upper part with statue of Zakkur missing. 9th BCE, H: 103 cm AO 8185
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Stele of Zakkur, in aramaic script (too be read from right to left). Zakkur,...

Basalt statue dedicated to Hadad, god of thunderstorms, by Shamash-nuri and Hadad-isi, king of Guzana and his son. The inscription praises Hadad and threatens persons who damage the statue with the god's wrath. From Tell Fekherye H: 165 cm Inv. 7439
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Basalt statue dedicated to Hadad, god of thunderstorms, by Shamash-nuri and Hada...

Sphinx, with the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and the false beard of the Pharaohs. Probably part of an entrance gate to an Aramaic temple or palace in Damascus, then capital of Aram. 9th-8th BCE Basalt, H:80 cm Inv. 30
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Sphinx, with the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and the false beard of t...

Hittite inscription. Hittite writing was a hieroglyphic script which has not yet been entirely deciphered. Inv. 830
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Hittite inscription. Hittite writing was a hieroglyphic scrip...

Procession of Hittite gods and rulers, with their mythological animals, the lion and the double-headed eagle.
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Procession of Hittite gods and rulers, with their mythological...

Procession of musicians, playing the lyre and cymbals. From the palace of the Aramean king Barrakib at Sinjirli (Samal,Syria).
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Procession of musicians, playing the lyre and cymbals. From the palace...

Portal lion at the entrance of Hilani III, the palace of Aramaean king Barrekub at Sinjirli (Samal). Basalt, late Hittite. Inv. 7777
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Portal lion at the entrance of Hilani III, the palace of Aramaean king Barreku...

Hittite couple; stele from a tomb. Late Hittite, end 8th BCE, early 7th BCE. Basalt, H: 105 cm Inv. 1755
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Hittite couple; stele from a tomb. Late Hittite, end 8th BC...

Relief stele with a god, from Akcak”y, Turkey. 14th-13th BCE New Hittite Empire. H: 140 cm Inv. 1982
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Relief stele with a god, from Akcak”y, Turkey. 14th-13th BCE New Hittit...

Tomb-stele, woman with distaff, child. Basalt, H: 100 cm Late Hittite, 8th-7th BCE Inv. 1756
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Tomb-stele, woman with distaff, child. Basalt, H: 100 cm...