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PMR531-05 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: one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach

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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
Collection: Travel
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PMR531-05
Upload Date: 2013-04-30 15:29:01
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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:
one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach