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Funerary stele of Nin-Zir-Ibni, priest of the moon god. Aramaic inscription, cursing a violator of the tomb. 7th BCE, from Neirab, Syria Basalt, H: 95 cm AO 3027
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Funerary stele of Nin-Zir-Ibni, priest of the moon god. Aramaic inscription, cur...

The storm-god Adad standing on a bull, brandishing a flash of lightning. Reign of Tiglath-Pileser. The god wears the kaunakes,a garment draped over one shoulder. From Arslan-Tash, North Syria. Basalt, H:136 cm AO 13 092
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The storm-god Adad standing on a bull, brandishing a flash of lightning. Re...

Aramaean writing utensils, from Egypt 21 x 5.5 cm AO 17 204
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Aramaean writing utensils, from Egypt...

Aramaean warrior. Basalt orthostat from Tell Ahmar 80 x 76 cm AO 11 504
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Aramaean warrior. Basalt orthostat...

Cult spoon in form of a frog. Steatite from Northern Syria 9.5 x 7 cm AO 18 211
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Cult spoon in form of a frog. Steatite...

Sacrificer. Archaic terracotta statuette from Northern Syria Size 10.5 cm AO 12 984
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Sacrificer. Archaic terracotta statu...

Chariot with protecting divinities. Egyptian influence. 6th-4th BCE, from Tartous, Phoenicia. Bronze, H: 13,3 cm L: 6,5 cm AO 22 265
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Chariot with protecting divinities. Egyptian influence. 6th-4th BCE, from Tartou...

Cult vase with animals in two rows, pre-dynastic period. Limestone AO 11251
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Cult vase with animals in two rows, pre-dynastic period....

Imprint of a cylindrical seal showing the temple of Susa. Such seals were often used to seal bundles of goods to assure they arrived unopened. Cylindrical seals are therefore proof of early trade. 3.100 BCE
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Imprint of a cylindrical seal showing the temple of Susa. Such seals were of...

Blueprint of a house from the Agade-period, Sumer. The drawing mentions the size of rooms and their use: living room, 4x6 m, reception hall, 3x6 m, court of honour, 4,5x6 m, entrance hall, 7x3 m. From Lagash, 2.400 BCE
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Blueprint of a house from the Agade-period, Sumer. The drawing mentions the...

Gudea, king of Lagash, sitting on a throne. For frontal view see 08-02-04/15. Diorite figure, around 2120 BCE 46 x 33 x 22,5 cm AO 3293
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Gudea, king of Lagash, sitting on a throne. For frontal view see 08-...

Praying women, fragment of a stele erected by king Gudea of Lagash, who, according to a tablet, had seven large steles put up in his temple to the god Ningirsu. Around 2150 BCE. Limestone,16,5 x 21 cm AO 10235
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Praying women, fragment of a stele erected by king Gudea of Lagash, wh...