Babylonia Collection (#5)

Babylonian terracotta plaque showing ritual fornication associated with fertility rites and cult of Ishtar/Astarte), currently at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Babylonian terracotta figure of a male musician
Terracotta figure of a male musician from Susa, from the Louvres collection

A Babylonian tablet requesting an oracle from the Sun God Shamnon as to whether the Assyrian army led by Nabu-shar-usur will retake the fortress taken by the Manncans

Stone tablet from North Babylonia, recording how King Nablu-apla-iddim, then twenty, confirmed a gift of land

Baked clay plaque of two boxers fighting, while musicians play, from Larsa, Iraq, 2000BC-1750BC
Baked clay plaque of two boxers fighting, while musicians play the drums and clapper, from Larsa, Iraq, 2000BC-1750BC. From the British Museums collection

Babylonian terracotta plaque of Gilgamesh, from the British Museums collection

Babylonian lion-headed terracotta monster, probably representing one of the seven evil genii, 699BC. From the British Museums collection

Terracotta statue of a woman, Old Babylonian (?), 2000BC-1750BC. Painted fired clay statue of a woman; hands clasped under her breasts; wearing necklace and bracelets

Stone lions head, Neo-Assyrian, about 680-670 BC, from Sippar, southern Iraq
Stone lions head, Neo-Assyrian, about 680-670 BC, From Sippar, southern Iraq. This lions head of white limestone comes from the Temple of Shamash

Babylonian story of the flood on a clay tablet, probably from Sippor, Old Babylonian, 1635BC. This is one of three tablets which contained the Epic of Ammisaduqa, hero of the Babylonian flood story

Hoard of Babylonian agricultural tools
Hoard of copper Babylonian agricultural tools from Kulala. From the British Museums collection

Female statuette, probably the Great Goddess of Babylon. From Nabaster, Goldek, Babylon. From the Louvres collection

Statue of the Babylonian King Shalmaneser III
A statue of Shalmaneser III, a large statue from the Gate of the Metalworkers at Ashur, from the collection of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Lion passant from wall of the sacred way to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon (Iraq), c575 BC
Lion passant from wall of the sacred way to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon (in modern Iraq), c575 BC. The lion was the cult animal of Ishtar, great goddess of the Sumero-Akkadian pantheon

Babylonian clay tablet with text, 7th century BC. A table with syllabary. From the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago

Daniel interpreting the writing on the wall at the feast of Belshazzar, king of Babylon. The writing read Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin (You are weighed in the scales and found wanting)

Constancy of the Jews in captivity in Babylon, 6th century BC (c1860). By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept when we remembered Zion. Chromolithograph c1860

Ishtar Gate, Neo-Babylonian, c575 BC
Ishtar Gate, Babylonian, c575 BC. The Ishtar Gate, through which a processional road ran into the city of Babylon. One of 8 fortified gates of Nebuchandrezzars (Nebuchanezzar II) city

Tablet with bilingual inscription erected by King Hammurabi
Tablet with bilingual inscription in Sumerian and Akkadian erected by King Hammurapi of Babylon from Ur, from the British Museums collection

Portrait of Babylonian King Marduk-Nadin-Akke in black limestone. This appears on a Babylonian boundary-stone, recording the purchase of a field on the Shumunder Canal, by Marduk-Nasir

Babylonian boundary-stone recording a gift of land
A Babylonian boundary stone (kudurru), Kassite dynasty, about 1125-1100 BC, probably from southern Iraq. The cuneiform inscription records the gift of land near Edina in South Babylonia to Gula-eresh

Detail of a limestone statue of a woman, about 2500 BC, from Tello (ancient Girsu), Southern Iraq, which was part of the Kingdom of Lagash

Cultural links between India and Babylonia
Archaeology revealing cultural links between India and Babylonia from the dig at Tell Agrab, a settlement mound southeast of Eshnunna in the Diyala region. 1928

Interior of an Assyrian Royal palace
Illustration of an Interior of an Assyrian Royal palace

Ornament with an Assyrian king
Illustration of a Ornament with an Assyrian king

Babylonian Exile (597-539 BC) of the Jews
Illustration of a Babylonian Exile (597-539 BC) of the Jews, painted by Bendemann

War council with the Persian king
Illustration of a War council with the Persian king

Cyrus II (c. 590 / 580-530 BC), Persian king
illustration of a Cyrus II (c.590/580-530 BC), Persian king

Magus, Persian priests of Antiquity
Illustration of a Magus, Persian priests of Antiquity

The Assyrian army goes to war
Illustration of the Assyrian army goes to war

Ancient Assyrian reliefs
Illustration of a Ancient Assyrian reliefs

Capture of a city by the Assyrians
Illustration of a Capture of a city by the Assyrians

Assyrian warriors (c. 700 BC), ancient relief
Illustration of a Assyrian warriors (c.700 BC), ancient relief

Babylonian Ruler
Antique illustration of a Babylonian Ruler

Vision of Ezekiel, c. 1518 (oil on panel)
XIR377196 Vision of Ezekiel, c.1518 (oil on panel) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Map, Personal Narative of travels in Babylonia, Assyria, Media, and Scythia, in the year 1824, 19th century engraving

Destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762

Boundary Stone to record the services of Chariot commander Ritti-Marduk, in a campaign against Elam in South Iran. Reign of Nebuchadnezzar I 1125-1104 BC. Akkadian, Babylonian

Assyrian Terracotta mask of Humbaba
Terracotta mask of Humbaba the Assyrian guardian of the Cedar Forest 2nd millennium BCE

Figurine of Huwawa C016 / 4486
Figurine of Huwawa, also known as Humbaba. Huwawa was the guardian of the Cedar Forest. He featured in the Epic of Gilgamesh, in which Gilgamesh killed Huwawa

A Persian woman enveloped in her chadre. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

The city of Teheran from the Ispahan Road
A view of Teheran. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

At Persepolis

At Mourg Aub
An angel-like figure carved in stone. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

A Persian lady. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

A Persian Khan. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

A wild ass. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

BABYLON: HANGING GARDENS. The city of Babylon and the hanging gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Engraving from Diversarum Imaginum Speculativarum

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"Babylonia: A Journey through Time and Splendor" Step into the ancient land of Babylonia, where history unfolds like a captivating tale. Marvel at the wonders that once graced this enchanting civilization, starting with the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon. These lush terraces suspended in mid-air were a testament to human ingenuity and beauty. Delve deeper into Babylonia's rich heritage as you explore artifacts like PANC2A-00003, also known as the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great. This Akkadian text offers insights into the reigns of powerful rulers who shaped the Persian Empire around 500 BC. The Fertile Crescent, stretching from Egypt through Canaan and Mesopotamia to Babylonia, emerges as a vital strip of land in biblical accounts. Its significance is beautifully illustrated in ancient texts and maps such as "The Babylonian Map of the World" by Assyrian artists. Immerse yourself in daily life within an Assyrian residential complex reconstruction. Visualize how people lived during this era while admiring intricate details like winged genies adorning palace walls – symbols of protection and power under kings like Sargon II. Not all tales are filled with grandeur; some delve into darker themes. Albrecht Durer's painting "The Babylonian Whore" depicts societal vices prevalent during his time but draws inspiration from historical references to Babylonia's reputation for decadence. Travel back even further to witness love stories unfold amidst divine beliefs with "The Bride of Belus. " This evocative artwork captures emotions intertwined with religious devotion, offering glimpses into personal lives amid grand civilizations. Finally, pay homage to one of Babylonia's most influential figures – Hammurabi. As King from 1792-1730 BC, he established a legal code that influenced societies for centuries after his reign ended.