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Islamic folio depicting Moses and the Israelites watching Egyptians drown in the Red Sea, c.1428
07/31/2024

Islamic folio depicting Moses and the Israelites watching Egyptians drown in the Red Sea, c.1428


This winged-bull, known as a lamassu from textual sources, was given to the Ol by the Department of Antiquities in Iraq....
07/31/2024

This winged-bull, known as a lamassu from textual sources, was given to the Ol by the Department of Antiquities in Iraq. The Assyrian sculpture was discovered in northern Iraq when archaeologists from the Ol, including Edward Chiera, were excavating at Khorsabad (Dur-Sharrukin) in 1929. It originally guarded the throne room of Sargon II, King of Assyria (721-705 BC).
The lamassu is a mythological hybrid, a protective deity known to "turn back an evil person," that is composed of the head of a human, the body of a bull, and the wings of a bird. These figures are depicted in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the textual sources for the iconography of these figures.
The Ol"s lamassu has five legs, which was typical for those created during Sargon II"s reign. This "double-aspect" causes the figure to appear to be standing or walking when viewed either from the front or the side, respectively. This winged-bull is almost five meters (16 feet) tall and weighs approximately 40 tons.
The large sculpture fragments that were excavated at Khorsabad were packed in crates and transported to Chicago, where they were brought into the Ol Museum through the wall of the gallery as it was being built in 1930. It was then restored and assembled on the same spot. Its massiveness required the floor to be reinforced and the building to be built around it, which ensures that the Ol"s lamassu will never be moved to another spot in the museum or loaned to another institution.

A woman"s burqa, with silk embroidery. Afghanistan, 1800-1880More:
07/31/2024

A woman"s burqa, with silk embroidery. Afghanistan, 1800-1880
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Votive gold hoard dating back to Merovingian era found in pagan temple.Archaeologists from the University of Oslo"s Muse...
07/31/2024

Votive gold hoard dating back to Merovingian era found in pagan temple.
Archaeologists from the University of Oslo"s Museum of Cultural History have made a remarkable discovery during road development work south of Lillehammer on the shores of Lake Mjøsa, Norway. They have uncovered a votive gold hoard in the remains of an ancient pagan temple.
The hoard comprises five small rectangular pieces of sheet gold, each intricately decorated with motifs and stamped imagery depicting both men and women. These remarkable objects were found beneath the structure of the temple, indicating they were ritually placed as votive offerings, potentially as a form of sacrifice or religious act to protect the building before its construction.

Holy Shroud of Turin: the Mystery and the Endless Battle between Science and Religion
07/31/2024

Holy Shroud of Turin: the Mystery and the Endless Battle between Science and Religion

Amazing Roman amphitheater in Lecce
07/31/2024

Amazing Roman amphitheater in Lecce

Abandoned.
07/31/2024

Abandoned.

The handle of the hunting sword of Maximilian III Joseph, Prince-Elector of Bavaria (1745 - 1777).Carved from ivory, a l...
07/30/2024

The handle of the hunting sword of Maximilian III Joseph, Prince-Elector of Bavaria (1745 - 1777).
Carved from ivory, a lion sits atop the handle holding a crescent moon, likely alluding to recent European victories over the Ottoman Empire.
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Ancient Greece toys. About 2300 years old.Kids of Ancient Greek times had a number of Ancient Greek toys to play with, i...
07/30/2024

Ancient Greece toys. About 2300 years old.
Kids of Ancient Greek times had a number of Ancient Greek toys to play with, in their leisure and free time. Some of them included- dolls, rattles, tops, swings, etc. Along with these, many other items of play have been unearthed by archaeologists. These were a key part of Ancient Greek childhood.

Aerial view of the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress, showcasing the massive layout of this most enigmatic site. Located ...
07/30/2024

Aerial view of the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress, showcasing the massive layout of this most enigmatic site. Located in Cusco, Peru.

🔘Yamaç houses of Ephesus🔘•Located in Ephesus, Selçuk, Turkey.•The seven luxurious Yamaç (terrace) Houses have a total of...
07/30/2024

🔘Yamaç houses of Ephesus🔘
•Located in Ephesus, Selçuk, Turkey.
•The seven luxurious Yamaç (terrace) Houses have a total of 78 rooms that are decorated with layers of wall paintings.
•The 7 dwellings thought to have been inhabited by wealthy families.
•These were high ranking officers, governors and rich tradesmen.
•The size of the homes are starting from 1000 square feet and the largest one was 6000 square feet.
•They date back to the 1st century AD and some of them were used till the 7th Century AD.
•They were luxuriously furnished private houses with fountains, private baths and central heating.
•Many of them were two-story houses that had a courtyard surrounded by rooms.
•Above the courtyard there was an opening for fresh air and when it rained, rainwater was collected either in a pool or a well.
•Floors of the houses were decorated with marble and mosaics. The walls with stucco have mythological scenes.

The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the acropolis of Athens between 421 and 406 BCE in the Golden ...
07/30/2024

The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the acropolis of Athens between 421 and 406 BCE in the Golden Age of the city in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence. The Erechtheion has suffered a troubled history of misuse and neglect, but with its prominent position above the city and porch of six Caryatids, it remains one of the most distinctive buildings from antiquity.

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