Assyria Shorts
Description: Lamassu is a type of mythological creature that originated in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in the civilizations of Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria. It is often depicted as a hybrid being with the body of a bull or lion and the wings of an eagle. Additionally, it possesses a human head, usually bearded, representing intelligence, magick and wisdom. As divine guardians and mythical creatures, they hold significant religious and cultural significance in Mesopotamian civilization. Today, these ancient artifacts are treasured archaeological finds.
Description: This design depicts a stylized Cyrus the Great, King of Achaemenid Persia and the Medes. A map of the Persian Homeland in the background along with a Zoroastrian Faravahar Symbol for Ahura Mazda. Part of the Persian History, Ancient Persia, Persian Wars and Achaemenid Persian History Collection
Description: The infamous business man of ancient Sumer, Ea-Nasir, depicted by stylized Sumerian cuneiform on copper ingots, the finest quality in all of Sumer and the city of Ur. The perfect gift for any history lover or Bronze Age history enjoyer. Part of the Ancient History, Funny History Gifts, Bronze Age History and Ancient Mesopotamia Collection.
Ea Nasir's Fine Quality Copper Ingots - Bronze Age Meme - Funny History Shorts
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Description: Cuneiform sign for “god”. In Sumerian, the language of the inventors of this writing system, the sign is read “dingir” for “god” (and anything divine), or “an” for heaven (see below). In Akkadian – the oldest Semitic language, which adapted this writing system – it can also denote several things: ilum = “god” shamûm =“heaven” Anum = (the god) Anum (= Heaven deified) Originally, the sign depicted a star. If you’re interested to see other signs or words in any Ancient Near Eastern language, feel free to send a message!
Description: THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FROM UR AND ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIAN MUSIC. The nearly half million cuneiform tablets excavated from ancient Near Eastern sites provide us with ample evidence for the uses of music in ancient Sumer - Babylonia - and Assyria. This lyre was found at the Great Death Pit at the Royal Cemetery, Ur. The silver cow's head decorating the front has inlaid eyes of shell and lapis lazuli. The edges of the sound box have a narrow border of shell and lapis lazuli inlay. From Ur, southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. Early dynastic period, circa 2500 BCE. The British Museum, London.
