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27-Mar-2017

Procession of men

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Basalt, 1 metre high, from Calchemish. Nineth century BC. New Hittite.

A relief from the Procession Way at Carchemish/Karkamış, which led to the temple of the Storm-God.
Neo-Hittite sculpture in traditional style.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen
Sources: ‘Anadolu Uygarlıkları’ (Anatolian Civilisations) – Prof.Dr. Ekrem Akurgal.
& Website of ‘hittitemonuments.com’ .


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