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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.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART193352
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4935px × 3538px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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4th century BCE
Asia Minor
Classical Period, Greek (480-330 BCE)
Frieze
Ionian
Lycian
Marble
Relief
Siege
Soldier
Warrior