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19-JUN-2011

Ankara june 2011 6864.jpg

On the picture: A winged god. Detail of a larger scene, showing a king pouring libation to the gods.
Limestone relief from the ‘Lion Gate’ in Milid / Arslantepe (near Malatya).
Neo-Hittite sculpture in traditional style, 1050-850 BC.

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

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