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Assyrian Military Campaign Against Syria
Assyrian wall panel from the Central Palace at Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), Mesopotamia, Iraq, reused later in the South-West Palace, from the reign of Tiglath-Pileser III, c. 728 BCE. The panel, one of a series, shows 2 disconnected scenes...
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Ashurbanipal II
This is a detail of a large wall relief of the so-called Assyrian lion-hunting scenes. This is the Assyrian King Ashurbanipal II. The King holds a long spear and is about to thrust it into a rearing lion's mouth (not shown here). Note the...
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Centaur Mosaic
A Roman mosaic from Arausio (Orange, France) depicting two centaurs. 2nd century CE. (Archaeological Museum, Orange)
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Sphinx
Sphinx from a mausoleum at Arausio, (Orange, France), 1st century BCE.
Archaeological Museum of Orange.
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Roman Temple, Theatre of Orange
The ruins of the 2nd century CE Roman temple, probably dedicated to the emperor, which is located next to the 1st century CE theatre of Arausio (Orange, France).
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Cavea, Theatre of Orange
The restored seating area (cavea) of the 1st century CE Roman theatre at Arausio (Orange, France). Originally, the theatre had capacity for 9,000 spectators.
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Entrance Arch, Theatre of Orange
The monumental arched entrance of the 1st century CE Roman theatre at Arausio (Orange, France).
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Side View, Theatre of Orange
The monumental arched entrances to the 1st century CE Roman theatre of Arausio (Orange, France).
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Colossal Statue of Augustus, Theatre of Orange
The colossal statue of Augustus (restored) set in the facade of the stage wall of the theatre of Arausio (Orange, France). 1st century CE. The statue is 3.5 metres tall.
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Columns, Orange Theatre Stage Wall Facade
A detail of the facade of the stage wall of the the 1st century CE Roman theatre at Arausio (Orange, France).
