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19-JUN-2011

Ankara june 2011 6942.jpg

Bearers of sacrificial animals.
A relief from the Procession Way at Carchemish/Karkamış, which led to the temple of the Storm-God.
Neo-Hittite sculpture in traditional style, 9th or 8th century BC.

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

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