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23-SEP-2004

Procession of king offering holy liquid to storm god

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This procession scene is from Arslantepe in Malatya.

On the picture: A procession of three gods and one goddess, holding their attributes in their hands.
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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