Art Resource - ART201013

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Siege scene from the Nereid Monument, Lykian, c390-c380 BC. Marble frieze slab from the Nereid Monument showing a scene from the siege of a city. Warriors scale a ladder set up against defensive walls. Beneath, two squatting figures strain on ropes to prevent it from being hurled backwards by defenders, while their comrades, carrying large round shields, begin to ascend. The podium of the Nereid Monument enclosed the burial chamber. It was crowned with two carved friezes, one above the other showing scenes of battle between warriors in Greek costume. The scenes perhaps represent exploits from the life of the ruler who was interred in the tomb, or mythical battle; it is possible that this confusion was intended. The monument is from Xanthos, (modern Günük, south-western Turkey). GR, 1848.10-20.51 (Sculpture 872).

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART201013

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4935px × 3538px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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