10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIMRUD»
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Nimrud: An Assyrian Imperial City Revealed
The volume is abundantly illustrated and includes finds that have not previously been published, together with illustrations and the most complete account in English so far of the remarkable discoveries made in recent years by Iraqi ...
Joan Oates, David Oates, British School of Archaeology in Iraq, 2001
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The Published Ivories From Fort Shalmaneser,
Nimrud: A ...
This publication is a supplement to the volumes already published, which catalogue the ivories, and instead presents seans from the original photographs, where possible, of the ivories from Fort Shalmaneser, which have been published in the ...
Georgina Herrmann, Helena Coffey, Stuart Laidlaw, 2004
3
Birs
Nimrud: Ancient Tower of Babel
A tender love story began to bloom in a beautiful ancient setting in spite of the arrogance, the deceit and the quest for power that beset their village.
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The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World: ...
Tiaras of the later and earlier Periods, Koyunjik and Nimrud (Layard and
Boutcher) 113 833. Fillet worn by the king, Nimrud (after Layard) 113 334. Royal
sandals, times of Sargon and Asshur-izir-pal (from the originals in the British
Museum) ...
5
The Mythology of Kingship in Neo-Assyrian Art
Assyrian archers in chariots attacking the enemy, Panel 4a, Room B, Northwest
Palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Nimrud. 78 68. Reconstruction drawing of Panels 3–
5, Room B, Northwest Palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Nimrud. 79 69. Hunting stags
...
6
The Catalogue of Ivories from Hasanlu, Iran
A sphinx on a blinker from Nimrud (Orchard 1967, no. 41) has both a beard and
male sex and also chunky-style hair. And on a cylinder or pyxis of the tall type,
also from Nimrud (Barnett 1957, 195, pls. XXXIII-IV, S50), there are unbearded ...
Oscar White Muscarella, 1980
7
Studies in Ancient Greek Topography: Roads
Another heraldic composition illustrated on the paterae (Cy4) involves two male
Assyrian figures flanking a stylized palmette; it occurs in almost identical fashion
on a seal from Kourion and on a fragmentary ajoure ivory plaque from Nimrud.5 ...
William Kendrick Pritchett, 1965
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The five great monarchies of the ancient Eastern world; or, ...
Lion Hunt in a river, from the North Palace, Koyunjik (ditto) 447 176. Bronze lion,
from Nimrud (after Layard) 454 177. Fragments of bronze omamenta of the
throne, from Nimrud (ditto). . . . 454 178. Bronze casing, from the throne, Nimrud (
ditto) ...
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The five great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, or, ...
Lion-hunt In a river, from the North Palace, Koyunjik (ditto) 361 174. Bronze lion,
from Nimrud (after Layard) 365 175. Fragments of bronze ornaments of the
throne, from Nimrud (ditto) .. .. 365 176. Bronze casting, from the throne, Nimrud (
ditto) ...
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The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World, Or: ...
Tiaras of the later and earlier Periods, Koyunjik and Nimrud (Layard and
Boutcher) 113 333. Fillet worn by the king, Nimrud (after Layard) 113 334. Royal
sandals, times of Sargon and Asshur-izir-pal (from the originals in the British
Museum) ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIMRUD»
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Destruction of Middle East's heritage is 'cultural genocide'
Nimrud, from the 13th century BC, was partially destroyed by Isil in April. UN analysis of satellite imagery said that there is “extensive damage” ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Delightful Dan engages audience in King's Lynn Festival
During his engaging talk, Mr Cruickshank displayed images of buildings and statues, such as a the winged bull gatekeepers in Nimrud, which ... «Lynn News, Jul 15»
The threat from ISIS is real
From Pamyra to Mosul and Nimrud to Ramadi, the determined fighters continue to expand ISIS's reach, seizing city by city. The number of ... «The Times and Democrat, Jul 15»
Attack on Culture: Why ISIS is Destroying Artifacts Across The …
We also see in neighboring sites at Nimrud and Nineveh ancient sites that are completely exploded or dynamited up through the Roman city of ... «WGBH NEWS, Jul 15»
UNESCO chief: Protecting Middle Eastern cultural sites is essential
The attack coincided with the demolition of the ancient Nimrud monuments, including giant winged sphinxes and others. The organization even ... «eTurboNews, Jul 15»
ARMSTRONG WILLIAMS: Time to make the Islamic State fear the U.S.
From Palmyra and Mosul to Nimrud and Ramadi, the determined fighters continue to expand ISIS' reach, seizing city by city. The number of ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
US Returns Looted Artifacts to Iraq—But Are Some Fakes?
In recent attacks on Nimrud, ISIS militant groups destroyed ruins dating to the 13th century BC and a palace dating to 879 BC, according to the ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
Looted artefacts found in raid on ISIS returned to Baghdad museum
... including the 2700-year-old Assyrian capital city of Khorsabad and the ancient sites of Nimrud, Nineveh and Hatra. In May the Islamist forces ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
US returns historic Iraqi treasures stolen by ISIS
Image from video associated with Islamic State group shows militant sledgehammering on site of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud, Iraq. «Haaretz, Jul 15»
US forces return Iraq treasures looted by extremists
... including the 2,700-year-old Assyrian capital city of Khorsabad and the ancient sites of Nimrud, Nineveh and Hatra. In May the Islamist forces ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
