Babylonia Collection (#4)

Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)
Illustration of a Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)

Fall of Babylon by Cyrus II, 539 BC
Illustration of a Fall of Babylon by Cyrus II, 539 BC

PBIB2A-00096
Daniel reading the handwriting on the wall for Nebucchadnezzar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00090
Scribes using the stylus and other means of writing in ancient times. Hand-colored woodcut

PANC2A-00111
Cyrus the Great entering Babylon, 539 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PANC2A-00112
Cyrus II, King of Persia, restoring the Hebrews sacred vessels. Hand-colored woodcut of a Gustave Dore illustration

PANC2A-00057
Soldiers paying final tribute to the dying Alexander the Great in Babylon, 323 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Gateway to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Entrance to the Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of the Mideast in ancient times
Map of the ancient Near East, birthplace of civilization. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Tower of Babel. Private Collection

Regina Semiramide. Private Collection

Semiramis Called to Arms. Private Collection

The Feast of Belshazzar. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
The Feast of Belshazzar. Private Collection

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

The Feast of Belshazzar, 1596. Artist: Valckenborch, Frederik van (1566-1623)
The Feast of Belshazzar, 1596. Private Collection

The Walls of Babylon (from the series The Eighth Wonders of the World), 1572. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Babylonish Whore, 1498, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Babylonish Whore, 1498, (1906). From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co. Limited, London, 1906]

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

Belshazzars Feast, 19th century(?). Artist: J Horsburgh
Belshazzars Feast, 19th century(?). Scene from the Bible ( Daniel V.17.28)

A boundary stone of Babylonia, 1000 BC (1922). Set up to mark the extent of a private individuals estate, the stone is inscribed with certain texts which refer to the ownwership of the land during

Lion of Babylon statue, Babylon, Babil, Mesopotamia, 1918. Stone sculpture in what is now Iraq. This statue dates from the Neo-Babylonian, or Chaldean Empire

Semiramis Called to Arms, 1645. Private Collection

The Feast of Belshazzar, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Pietro Dandini
The Feast of Belshazzar, 17th or early 18th century. Scene from the Bible (Daniel V.17.28). After profaning the sacred vessels of the enslaved Israelites

Costume design for Ida Rubinstein as Ishtar, 1924. Artist: Leon Bakst
Costume design for Ida Rubinstein as Ishtar, 1924. Ida Rubinstein (1885-1960) was a Russian ballet dancer, for whom Leon Bakst designed costumes. From a private collection

Antiquities of Babylonia and Egypt, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

Ishtar Gate, Babylon
Ishtar Gate, c575 BC. Reconstruction in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin, of the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon built by Nebuchadnezzar II in c575 BC

Diorite stele inscribed with the laws of Hammurabi, 18th century BC
Diorite stela inscribed with the laws of Hammurabi, 18th century BC. Hammurabi (Hammurapi) king of Babylon (1792-1750 BC), sixth ruler of the 1st of Babylon, unified Mesopotamia

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, 575 BC, (c20th century). The Ishtar Gate was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon. It was constructed in about 575 BC by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north

Babylonian Terracotta Plague of Goddess Astarte, c2000BC-1600 BC. Worshipped from the Bronze Age through classical antiquity

Terracotta Plague of the Hero, Gilgamesh, Old Babylonian, c2000BC-1600 BC. Gilgamesh is a demigod of superhuman strength who builds the city walls of Uruk to defend his people

Terracotta figure of Ishtar, (Astarte) - fertility goddess. Old Babylonian: c2000-1600 BC
Terracotta figure of Ishtar, (Astarte), fertility goddess. Old Babylonian, c2000 BC-1600 BC

Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, 331 BC, (18th century). Artist: Johann Georg Platzer
Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, 331 BC, (18th century). The city of Babylon (now in modern-day Iraq) surrenders to Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)

Babylonian depiction of the siege of an Egyptian city, 7th century
Depiction of the siege of an Egyptian city from the north palace of Ashurbanipal at Ninevah, from the British Museums collection, 7th century

Detail of an early Sumerian stone tablet
Detail of Sumerian stone tablet with some of the oldest characters found on stone, from early Babylonia. From the British Museums collection

Map of the World, probably from Sippar, southern Iraq, Babylonian, c700-c500 BC. This tablet contains both a cuneiform inscription and a unique map of the Mesopotamian world

Tablet showing King Hammurapi at worship, First Dynasty of Babylon, about 1760-1750 BC
Detail of a relief of King Hammurapi at worship. Fragment of a stone stele dedicated by Itur-Ashdum, First Dynasty of Babylon, about 1760-1750 BC, probably from Sippar, southern Iraq

Babylonian boundary-stone, bearing the symbols of the Gods on the stone, representing Gods who protect the deed

Kudurru (boundary stone) of Nazimatrut-Tash, taken from Babylon to Susa c. 12th century BC, from the Louvres collection

Serpent and Man vase
Early Bablyonian serpent and man vase

Fragment of a Babylonian bowl
Fragment of a steatite Babylonian bowl, in Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Statuette of a Babylonian worshipper, possibly Hammurabi, dedicated to the God Amurru. It is made of bronze and silver with golden hands. From the Louvres collection

Babylonian terracotta plaque showing ritual fornication associated with fertility rites and cult of Ishtar/Astarte), currently at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Babylonian terracotta figure of a male musician
Terracotta figure of a male musician from Susa, from the Louvres collection

A Babylonian tablet requesting an oracle from the Sun God Shamnon as to whether the Assyrian army led by Nabu-shar-usur will retake the fortress taken by the Manncans

Babylonian helmet of Prince Meskalamdur
Helmet of Prince Meskalamdur from the Royal cemetery at Ur, made of Electrum

Stone tablet from North Babylonia, recording how King Nablu-apla-iddim, then twenty, confirmed a gift of land

Baked clay plaque of two boxers fighting, while musicians play, from Larsa, Iraq, 2000BC-1750BC
Baked clay plaque of two boxers fighting, while musicians play the drums and clapper, from Larsa, Iraq, 2000BC-1750BC. From the British Museums collection

Babylonian terracotta plaque of Gilgamesh, from the British Museums collection

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"Babylonia: A Journey through Time and Splendor" Step into the ancient land of Babylonia, where history unfolds like a captivating tale. Marvel at the wonders that once graced this enchanting civilization, starting with the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon. These lush terraces suspended in mid-air were a testament to human ingenuity and beauty. Delve deeper into Babylonia's rich heritage as you explore artifacts like PANC2A-00003, also known as the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great. This Akkadian text offers insights into the reigns of powerful rulers who shaped the Persian Empire around 500 BC. The Fertile Crescent, stretching from Egypt through Canaan and Mesopotamia to Babylonia, emerges as a vital strip of land in biblical accounts. Its significance is beautifully illustrated in ancient texts and maps such as "The Babylonian Map of the World" by Assyrian artists. Immerse yourself in daily life within an Assyrian residential complex reconstruction. Visualize how people lived during this era while admiring intricate details like winged genies adorning palace walls – symbols of protection and power under kings like Sargon II. Not all tales are filled with grandeur; some delve into darker themes. Albrecht Durer's painting "The Babylonian Whore" depicts societal vices prevalent during his time but draws inspiration from historical references to Babylonia's reputation for decadence. Travel back even further to witness love stories unfold amidst divine beliefs with "The Bride of Belus. " This evocative artwork captures emotions intertwined with religious devotion, offering glimpses into personal lives amid grand civilizations. Finally, pay homage to one of Babylonia's most influential figures – Hammurabi. As King from 1792-1730 BC, he established a legal code that influenced societies for centuries after his reign ended.