Ancient Syrian Relief with Two Heroes, 10th century BC (Neo-Hittite/Hurritic), made of basalt.Courte
Ancient Syrian Relief with Two Heroes, 10th century BC (Neo-Hittite/Hurritic), made of basalt.Courtesy & currently located at the Walters Art Museum, USA:This relief decorated the lower course of the exterior wall of the temple palace of King Kapara. Two heroes pin down a bearded foe, while grabbing at his pronged headdress. The context may be related to the Gilgamesh epic, and display Gilgamesh and Enkidu in their fight with Humbaba. -- source link
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