Ancient Near East Flashcards
Early Writing Tablet
Artist: Unknown
Date: c. 3100–2900 BCE
Style: Proto-cuneiform
Key Features: Clay tablet inscribed with early pictographic symbols.
Cultural Influence and Significance: Found in Mesopotamia, these tablets represent some of the earliest forms of writing, used for administrative purposes
The Standard of Ur
Artist: Unknown
Date: c. 2600–2400 BCE
Style: Sumerian inlay work
Key Features: Rectangular box with detailed inlays depicting scenes of war and peace.
Cultural Influence and Significance: Discovered in the Royal Cemetery at Ur, this artifact provides insight into the social hierarchy and cultural practices of early Mesopotamian civilization
Victory Stele of Naram-Sin
Artist: Unknown
Date: c. 2254–2218 BCE
Style: Akkadian relief sculpture
Key Features: Pink sandstone stele depicting King Naram-Sin leading his army to victory.
Cultural Influence and Significance: This stele is notable for its depiction of the king as a god-like figure, emphasizing the divine right of kingship in Akkadian culture
Relief with Ashurbanipal Killing a Lion
Artist: Unknown
Date: c. 645–635 BCE
Style: Assyrian palace relief
Key Features: Depicts King Ashurbanipal hunting lions, showcasing detailed and dynamic animal figures.
Cultural Influence and Significance: Found in the North Palace of Nineveh, these reliefs symbolize the king’s power and divine favor
East Stairway, Apadana, Persepolis
Artist: Unknown
Date: c. 520–465 BCE
Style: Achaemenid Persian relief
Key Features: Processional reliefs depicting representatives from various nations bringing tribute to the Persian king.
Cultural Influence and Significance: These reliefs highlight the diversity and unity of the Achaemenid Empire, emphasizing the king’s central role as a unifier[
