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Dick Osseman | all galleries >> Ankara pictures >> Ankara Anatolian Civilizations Museum >> Orthostats hall > Scenes of kings meeting gods
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23-SEP-2004

Scenes of kings meeting gods

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Two gods. The left half of a mythological scene, showing the two gods slaying the dragon Illuyanka.
The limestone relief was a part of the Lions Gate at Milid / Arslantepe (7 km northeast of modern Malatya).
Neo-Hittite sculpture in traditional style, c. 9th century BC.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen
Source: Website of ‘hittitemonuments.com’ .

Nikon D70
1/60s f/4.5 at 55.0mm full exif

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