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STC357955 The Famous Library of King Ashur-Bani-Pal, at Nineveh, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (colour litho) by Le Quesne, Fernand (1856-c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashurbanipal (685-c.627 BC) last great King of the Neo-Assyrian Empire; he established the first systematically organised library in the ancient Middle East; Assyria); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
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This print showcases "The Famous Library of King Ashur-Bani-Pal, at Nineveh" a remarkable illustration from Hutchinson's History of the Nations dating back to around 1910. The image, captured through a vibrant color lithograph by Fernand Le Quesne, offers a glimpse into the ancient world and its rich cultural heritage. King Ashur-Bani-Pal, also known as Ashurbanipal, was the last great ruler of the Neo-Assyrian Empire during 685-627 BC. Renowned for his intellectual pursuits and love for knowledge, he established one of the first systematically organized libraries in the ancient Middle East within Assyria. This library became an invaluable repository of wisdom and housed countless ancient texts written on tablets. In this photograph, we are transported to the interior of this magnificent library where an assistant is seen engrossed in research amidst shelves filled with precious scripts and tablets. The scene exudes an aura of scholarly dedication and academic pursuit that characterized this era. The image invites us to appreciate not only the physical beauty but also the historical significance behind these artifacts. It serves as a testament to humanity's enduring thirst for knowledge and our relentless efforts to preserve our collective past. Through Bridgeman Images' careful preservation work on this piece from their private collection, we can now relish in this visual representation that captures both artistry and history seamlessly intertwined.
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