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The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III. Neo-Assyrian, 858-824 BC; From Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), northern Iraq. Black limestone obelisk erected in 825 BCE. The relief sculptures glorify the achievements of King Shalmaneser III and his chief minister during their 31 years of military campaigns. 197.85 cm high. AN 118885.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART180505
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1811px × 3072px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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9th century BCE
Assyrian (c.1350-612 BCE)
CAMELS
Limestone
Neo-Assyrian (883–612 BCE)
Nimrud (Kalash), Iraq
Obelisk
Relief
Shalmaneser III (858-824 BCE), King of Assur
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