Sports in the Ancient Mediterranean (Image Gallery) p. 25

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by Arienne King
published on 05 August 2020

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Royal Lion Hunt on Chariot

by Jan van der Crabben (Photographer)
published on 26 April 2012

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An Assyrian king (recognizable by his distinctive hat) rides around the arena on a chariot shooting lions with arrows. His attendants fend off a lion that is attacking from behind.

c 645 - 635 BCE. Exhibited in the British Museum, London.

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