Ancient Near East

Religion plays a significant role in the art and architecture of the ancient Near East, with cosmology guiding representation of deities and kings who themselves assume divine attributes.By permission, © 2013 The College Board

Standing Male Worshipper from Tell Asmar

The Standard of Ur

The Law Code Stele of King Hammurabi

Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II

Capital of a column from the audience hall of the palace of Darius I, Susa