Assyria Collection (page 12)

The Tower of Babel. Private Collection

Bas-relief of King Darius I (Detail). Found in the Collection of Bisotun, Iran

Regina Semiramide. Private Collection

Semiramis Called to Arms. Private Collection

Alexander Entering Babylon. Artist: Audran, Jean (1667-1756)
Alexander Entering Babylon. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Death of Sardanapalus. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Death of Sardanapalus. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

King Ashurnasirpal II during a royal lion hunt, 650-620 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
King Ashurnasirpal II during a royal lion hunt, 650-620 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Ishtar Gate, Babylon. Relief of bull, 6th century BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Ishtar Gate, Babylon. Relief of bull, 6th century BC. Found in the collection of the Pergamon Museum, Berlin

Hero Gilgamesh mastering a lion, 722-705 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Hero Gilgamesh mastering a lion, 722-705 BC. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Chariot and cavalryman, 8th cen. BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Chariot and cavalryman, 8th cen. BC. Found in the collection of the Museum of Oriental Antiquities, Istanbul

King Ashurnasirpal II during a royal lion hunt, 7th cen. BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
King Ashurnasirpal II during a royal lion hunt, 7th cen. BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Inscribed slab from the palace of Sargon II in Dur-Sharrukin, Khorsabad, 8th cen. BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Inscribed slab from the palace of Sargon II in Dur-Sharrukin, Khorsabad, 8th cen. BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Winged deity by the sacred tree. Relief from the palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Kalhu, Nimrud, 9th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Priest with a branch of pomergranate tree. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

King Ashurnasirpal II and his God. Relief from the palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Kalhu, Nimrud, 9th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Tower of Babel, c. 1565. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Tower of Babel, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Die Mauern von Babylon (from the series The Eighth Wonders of the World) After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1572. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

The Tower of Babel, 1563. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Tower of Babel, 1563. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Tower of Babel Stele, 604-562 BC. Found in the Collection of The Schoyen Collection

Death of Sardanapalus (Studiy). Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Death of Sardanapalus (Studiy). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Semiramis Building Babylon, 1861. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Semiramis Building Babylon, 1861. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Semiramis - Reine D Assyrie, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Semiramis - Reine D Assyrie, 1403, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus, traduction anonyme en francais (Livre des femmes nobles et renommees)

Babylonia, Assyria and Adjoining Countries, c1902, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Assyrian Scuplture at the Nahr El Kelb or Dog River, c19th century

Ancient civilisation: within the palace of an Assyrian king, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1907]

The head of an Assyrian priest or winged divinity, 1933-1934. A print from Wonders of the Past, Volume I, 1933-1934

A city taken by assault by the Assyrians, c1853, (c1900-1920). A 19th-century drawing of a bas-relief in the British Museum from the Assyrian empire (c7th century BC)

Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). A print after a 19th-century drawing from Layards Monuments of Nineveh

Assyrians moving a winged bull, c7th century BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
Assyrians moving a winged bull, c7th century BC, (c1900-1920). A print after a 19th-century drawing from Layards Monuments of Nineveh

Hormuzd Rassam, explorer and archaeologist, 1881. Rassam (1826-1910) was born in Mosul, in modern Iraq. In 1845-1847 he assisted the British archaeologist AH Layard in his first expedition to

Right Hon Austen Henry Layard DCL, British Ambassador to Constantinople, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon Austen Henry Layard DCL, British Ambassador to Constantinople, 1877. Between 1845 and 1851, Layard (1817-1894) excavated the remains of the ancient Assyrian capitals of Nimrud

Semiramis Called to Arms, 1645. Private Collection

Hanging Gardens of Semiramis, 1683. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Hanging Gardens of Semiramis, 1683. From a private collection

Tower of Babel, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Tower of Babel, 1719. From a private collection

Fortress of Semiramis, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Fortress of Semiramis, 1719. From a private collection

Die alte Stadt Babel, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Die alte Stadt Babel, 1719. From a private collection

Semiramis, 1852. Artist: Koehler, Christian (1809-1861)
Semiramis, 1852. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Confusion of Tongues, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The Confusion of Tongues, 1897. From a private collection

Isaiahs Vision of the Destruction of Babylon, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Isaiahs Vision of the Destruction of Babylon, 1897. From a private collection

Babylon Has Fallen, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Babylon Has Fallen, 1897. From a private collection

The Tower of Babel, 1594. Artist: Valckenborch, Lucas, van (1530-1597)
The Tower of Babel, 1594. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

The Tower of Babel, 1595. Artist: Valckenborch, Marten van (1535-1612)
The Tower of Babel, 1595. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Priest with a branch of pomergranate tree, 722-705 BC. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II. Assyrian Art. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Assyrian Relief, Ashurnasirpal II with attendants, 9th century BC. Above is the winged figure of the god Ashur, Ahura Mazda. British Museum

Cunieform Inscription from Nimbrud in classical Neo-Assyrian script, 879 BC. Made during Reign of Ashurbanipal II, 879 BC. Ashur-nasir-pal II was king of Assyria from 883 to 859 BC. British Museum

Phoenician Ivory, from a piece of furniture, probably made for export to Egypt, c8th century BC. Found at the burnt place at Nimrud. Britsh Museum

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"Discovering the Ancient Splendor of Assyria: A Journey Through Time" Step into the captivating world of Assyria, an ancient civilization that left an indelible mark on history. From the grandeur of its kings in chariots to the mesmerizing landscapes of Mesopotamia, let us embark on a voyage through time. As we unfold a map showcasing the Byzantine Empire, we delve deeper into the roots of Assyria. This mighty empire once stretched across vast territories, leaving behind a legacy that still echoes today. Immerse yourself in the allure of travel with a Cunard Line poster, reminiscent of journeys taken by explorers who sought to unravel Assyria's mysteries. The promise of adventure awaits as we set sail towards this enigmatic land. Behold an image etched in history - an Assyrian king majestically riding his chariot. Witness their power and dominance as they conquered lands far and wide, forging one of antiquity's most formidable empires. Travel back further to Ancient Mesopotamia where life flourished amidst fertile plains and great rivers. Marvel at their advanced civilizations and innovative achievements that laid foundations for future societies. Gaze upon John Martin's masterpiece depicting "The Fall of Babylon, " capturing both awe-inspiring architecture and historical events that shaped Assyrian heritage. Let your imagination soar as you envision this pivotal moment in time. Adorned in resplendent attire, explore ancient Assyrian costumes which reflect their rich cultural tapestry. Each garment tells stories passed down through generations – tales woven into every thread. Trace our steps along a copperplate engraving revealing Eden's mythical location near Mount Ararat - a place shrouded in legend and biblical significance. Uncover connections between faith and history within these sacred grounds. Unfurl an illustrated map displaying the vast expanse once ruled by mighty Assur; marvel at cities like Nineveh standing tall against the test of time.