Near East Collection

Excursion boat off the Pigeons Rock, Grotte aux Pigeons, limestone rocks eroded by wind and weather in the Raouche district, Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia

Deserted alleyway with Israeli flag hanging from a window above an archway, Muslim Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem, Middle East

Overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Icmeler near Marmaris, Turkish Aegean, Turkey, Asia

Flag of Israel

Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)
5049847 Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper) by Neo-Sumerian, (21st century BC); 31.1x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c. 9th-8th century B. C. (ivory)
5054677 Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c.9th-8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 8.8x10.3 x2.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

View of the mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus
3899813 View of the mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus, and of the remains of the exterior walls, from Mosul, 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Asia, Syria, Palmyra. Temple of Bel

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307174 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307173 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307168 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307167 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Statue of a female in worshipping pose, Khafajah, Mesopotamia, c.2650-2550 BC (gypsum)
3288571 Statue of a female in worshipping pose, Khafajah, Mesopotamia, c.2650-2550 BC (gypsum); Photo © Zev Radovan.

Plaque of an Egyptian styled winged man holding a snake. Nimrud, Mesopotamia, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory)
3288495 Plaque of an Egyptian styled winged man holding a snake. Nimrud, Mesopotamia, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory); Iraq Museum, Baghdad; Photo © Zev Radovan.

Plaque depicting an Egyptian man holding a lotus flower, Phoenician art from Nimrud, Mesopotamia
3288402 Plaque depicting an Egyptian man holding a lotus flower, Phoenician art from Nimrud, Mesopotamia, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory); Iraq Museum, Baghdad; Photo © Zev Radovan.

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307176 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307175 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307172 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307179 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Map of the near east, 1570 (engraving)
2912265 Map of the near east, 1570 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the near east by Fern£o Vaz Dourado (c. 1520 - c. 1580), a Portuguese cartographer of the sixteenth century

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307166 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Stone statue of Hittite Storm God Tarhunzas, Tarhius or Teshub (stone)
3288658 Stone statue of Hittite Storm God Tarhunzas, Tarhius or Teshub (stone); Louvre, Paris, France; Photo © Zev Radovan.

Stone carved plaque depicting a scene of ritual feasting and musicians, Khafajeh, Mesopotamia c.2600-2300 BC (stone)
3288592 Stone carved plaque depicting a scene of ritual feasting and musicians, Khafajeh, Mesopotamia c.2600-2300 BC (stone); Photo © Zev Radovan.

Plaques depicting an Egyptian man holding a lotus flower, Nimrud, Mesopotamia (today Iraq) c.9th-8th century BC (ivory)
3288480 Plaques depicting an Egyptian man holding a lotus flower, Nimrud, Mesopotamia (today Iraq) c.9th-8th century BC (ivory); Iraq Museum, Baghdad; Photo © Zev Radovan.

Horned Male Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Horned Male Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Elephant, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Elephant, 10th century

Appliqué Plaque (image 1 of 2), 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Applique Plaque (image 1 of 2), 12th-13th century

Tombstone (lower section), Second half of 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Tombstone (lower section), Second half of 10th century

Stone Slab with Calligraphy, Late 14th-early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stone Slab with Calligraphy, Late 14th-early 15th century

Plaque, 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, 8th century

Sheep's Head (image 2 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sheep's Head (image 2 of 2), 19th century

Horned Female Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Horned Female Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Figurine, Han dynasty. Creator: Unknown
Figurine, Han dynasty

Fragment of a Lion Head, Achaemenid period (550-330 BC). Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Lion Head, Achaemenid period (550-330 BC)

Female Figure. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure

Horned Head. Creator: Unknown
Horned Head

Horse (image 1 of 2). Creator: Unknown
Horse (image 1 of 2)

Full-Figure Standing Bull, Unknown date. Creator: Unknown
Full-Figure Standing Bull, Unknown date

Standing Horse, Unknown date. Creator: Unknown
Standing Horse, Unknown date

Full-Standing Figure, Unknown date. Creator: Unknown
Full-Standing Figure, Unknown date

Female Figure, Modern. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, Modern

Long-Horned Ibex, Modern. Creator: Unknown
Long-Horned Ibex, Modern

Horned Lion's Head, c.150 B.C.-A.D. 225 or later. Creator: Unknown
Horned Lion's Head, c.150 B.C.-A.D. 225 or later

Double Ram Protome, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Double Ram Protome, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C

Jar in the Form of a Female Statuette, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Jar in the Form of a Female Statuette, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C

Female Figure, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C

Decorated Tube, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Tube, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

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Exploring the Near East: A Journey through Time and Culture Embark on an unforgettable excursion boat ride off the enchanting Pigeons Rock in Beirut, Lebanon. Marvel at the magnificent limestone rocks, gracefully eroded by wind and weather in the Raouche district. As you sail through this Middle Eastern gem, immerse yourself in the rich history of Asia. Step into a deserted alleyway within Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter, where an Israeli flag proudly hangs above an archway. Feel the weight of centuries past as you traverse these ancient streets that have witnessed countless stories unfold. The Old City reveals its secrets with every step. From a breathtaking vantage point overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, witness its timeless beauty unfold before your eyes. Let your imagination soar as you take in this captivating panorama that has captivated hearts for generations, and is here that history comes alive. Delve deep into antiquity with a glimpse of King Shulgi of Ur's foundation figure carrying a basket from 2094-2047 BC. This copper masterpiece stands as a testament to human ingenuity and artistic prowess from millennia ago. History whispers its tales through such remarkable artifacts. Behold an openwork plaque adorned with a striding sphinx dating back to the 9th-8th century B. C. , crafted delicately from ivory. Its intricate design transports you to ancient civilizations where myth and reality intertwined seamlessly—a true treasure from ages long gone. Cast your gaze upon the majestic mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus—an awe-inspiring sight that echoes Assyria's grandeur across time immemorial. These remnants bear witness to once-mighty empires whose legacies still resonate today—testaments etched into earth itself. The flag of Israel waves proudly amidst Syria's Palmyra—the Temple of Bel standing tall against all odds—a symbol of resilience amid turmoil—an emblem of a nation's spirit that refuses to be extinguished.