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PMR531-06 Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur: view of the ziggurat from the entrance to the north-west palace, with oblique view of the "Lamassu" guarding the door. Keywords: architecture, Kalach, Kalhu, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
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PMR531-06
Upload Date: 2013-04-30 15:29:06
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Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century

BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
view of the ziggurat from the entrance to the north-west palace, with oblique view of the "Lamassu" guarding the door.
Keywords: architecture, Kalach, Kalhu, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia