Victory stele of king Naram-Sin, limestone bas-relief, ca. 2254-2213 BC (Akkad), During Naram-
Victory stele of king Naram-Sin, limestone bas-relief, ca. 2254-2213 BC (Akkad), During Naram-Sin reign the Lullubi tribe rebelled. The king subdued the revolt and erected this stele at Sippar. This stele is a major work because it is considered to be the first landscape in oriental art as well as the first stele depicting a whole scene in only one piece. It is also the first work of art showing a deified king: Naram-Sin is a massive character and he is wearing a horned helmet which is the symbol of divinity in ancient Near-East. The two suns above the mountain represent the sun god Nergal, protector of the dynasty. source: wikipedia.com -- source link
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