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  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted Stele. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Under the winged sun disk, is a god standing on a lion and across the god is a sitting goddess. The hieroglyphs reads "Karhuhas, the stag god" for the god, and "Kubaba" for the Goddess.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel of Lion Men. Limestone, 1399-1301 BC. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> There are two lion-men with a sword at their waists on both sides of the tree of life. The figure on the right holds a sickle in his left hand resting on his shoulder and a symbol his right hand. The figure on the left carries a double-faced ax in his right hand.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Winged protective god holds a branch with fruits. in his left hand, and a fruit in his right hand.<br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> A short-dressed and winged demon (mixed creature), and on the third face is the Storm God. The Storm God holds a triple lightning bundle in his left hand and a hammer in his right hand. His both arms are in an upright position. <br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Aslantepe Monumental Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. <br /> <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. The king offers to the winged god of the moon who stands across and holds a lightning bundle in his hand. Behind the king is the queen, who also offers to goddess of the sun holding a sceptre in his hand. King's left hand is in a position to worship. <br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Depiction of a horse walking.<br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. King pours from the pitcher to the vessel (libation); behind the king is a servant bringing a sacrifice. Storm God across the king holds Teshup, a triple lightning bundle - sickle, and a spear-mace set in the other orthostat; the goddess Ishtar holds weapon in both. All six figures have shoes with the curled ends. <br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Depiction of a horse walking.<br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite Orthostat. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Scene of offering drink and sacrifice. The god, with a symbol of divinity above, is in the chariot while holding a boomerang in his hand and a sword at his waist. The same god holds a lightning bundle in the middle. On the right, the king offers a drink to god. The inscription above reads "Great, powerful King Sulumeli". A servant stands behind holding a bull for sacrifice to the gods. <br /> <br /> Against a white background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Scene of two Gods walking one carrying a spear, dressed in tunics.<br /> <br /> Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Scene of king's offering drink and sacrifice to the god. The god is on the deer, with the bow attached to his shoulder and with a triple bundle of lightning in his hand. The king looks at the god, and makes the libation to the god while carrying a scepter with a curled end - lituus. Behind the king is a servant holding a goat for sacrifice to the god. Hieroglyphs read; "God Parata, Strong King... ". <br /> <br /> Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted Stele. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Under the winged sun disk, is a god standing on a lion and across the god is a sitting goddess. The hieroglyphs reads "Karhuhas, the stag god" for the god, and "Kubaba" for the Goddess. <br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel of Lion Men. Limestone, 1399-1301 BC. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> There are two lion-men with a sword at their waists on both sides of the tree of life. The figure on the right holds a sickle in his left hand resting on his shoulder and a symbol his right hand. The figure on the left carries a double-faced ax in his right hand. <br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Winged protective god holds a branch with fruits. in his left hand, and a fruit in his right hand.<br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> A short-dressed and winged demon (mixed creature), and on the third face is the Storm God. The Storm God holds a triple lightning bundle in his left hand and a hammer in his right hand. His both arms are in an upright position. <br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Monumental Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. The king offers to the winged god of the moon who stands across and holds a lightning bundle in his hand. Behind the king is the queen, who also offers to goddess of the sun holding a sceptre in his hand. King's left hand is in a position to worship. <br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. King pours from the pitcher to the vessel (libation); behind the king is a servant bringing a sacrifice. Storm God across the king holds Teshup, a triple lightning bundle - sickle, and a spear-mace set in the other orthostat; the goddess Ishtar holds weapon in both. All six figures have shoes with the curled ends. <br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> Depiction of a horse walking <br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite Orthostat. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. <br /> <br /> Scene of offering drink and sacrifice. The god, with a symbol of divinity above, is in the chariot while holding a boomerang in his hand and a sword at his waist. The same god holds a lightning bundle in the middle. On the right, the king offers a drink to god. The inscription above reads "Great, powerful King Sulumeli". A servant stands behind holding a bull for sacrifice to the gods. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Scene of king's offering drink and sacrifice to the god. The god is on the deer, with the bow attached to his shoulder and with a triple bundle of lightning in his hand. The king looks at the god, and makes the libation to the god while carrying a scepter with a curled end - lituus. Behind the king is a servant holding a goat for sacrifice to the god. Hieroglyphs read; "God Parata, Strong King... ". <br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Scene of two Gods walking one carrying a spear, dressed in tunics.<br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted Stele. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Under the winged sun disk, is a god standing on a lion and across the god is a sitting goddess. The hieroglyphs reads "Karhuhas, the stag god" for the god, and "Kubaba" for the Goddess.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel of Lion Men. Limestone, 1399-1301 BC. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> There are two lion-men with a sword at their waists on both sides of the tree of life. The figure on the right holds a sickle in his left hand resting on his shoulder and a symbol his right hand. The figure on the left carries a double-faced ax in his right hand.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Winged protective god holds a branch with fruits. in his left hand, and a fruit in his right hand.<br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> A short-dressed and winged demon (mixed creature), and on the third face is the Storm God. The Storm God holds a triple lightning bundle in his left hand and a hammer in his right hand. His both arms are in an upright position. <br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Aslantepe Monumental Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. <br /> <br /> <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. The king offers to the winged god of the moon who stands across and holds a lightning bundle in his hand. Behind the king is the queen, who also offers to goddess of the sun holding a sceptre in his hand. King's left hand is in a position to worship. <br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. King pours from the pitcher to the vessel (libation); behind the king is a servant bringing a sacrifice. Storm God across the king holds Teshup, a triple lightning bundle - sickle, and a spear-mace set in the other orthostat; the goddess Ishtar holds weapon in both. All six figures have shoes with the curled ends. <br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Depiction of a horse walking. <br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Depiction of a horse walking .<br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite Orthostat. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Scene of offering drink and sacrifice. The god, with a symbol of divinity above, is in the chariot while holding a boomerang in his hand and a sword at his waist. The same god holds a lightning bundle in the middle. On the right, the king offers a drink to god. The inscription above reads "Great, powerful King Sulumeli". A servant stands behind holding a bull for sacrifice to the gods. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Scene of king's offering drink and sacrifice to the god. The god is on the deer, with the bow attached to his shoulder and with a triple bundle of lightning in his hand. The king looks at the god, and makes the libation to the god while carrying a scepter with a curled end - lituus. Behind the king is a servant holding a goat for sacrifice to the god. Hieroglyphs read; "God Parata, Strong King... ". <br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Scene of two Gods walking one carrying a spear, dressed in tunics.<br /> <br /> Against a black background.
  • Picture & image of a Neo-Hittite orthostat with a releif sculpture of Lion Men from Aslantepe , Malatya, Turkey. Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara.
  • Picture & image of a Hittite Sculpture of a Lion Fron the Gate To Aslantepe, Malatya Province Turkey. Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara.
  • Picture & image of a Neo-Hittite orthostat with a releif sculpture of A Winged God from Aslantepe , Malatya, Turkey. Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara. The God holds a branch of fruit in his left hand and a single fruit in the right hand. The First beared god is holding out a 3 pronged object to the king and has a boomerang in his other hand. Behind him is a 2 winged Godess with a bare leg showing from her tunic. She is carrying a double headed axe. Behind her is another dearded God with a bore tusk helmet holding a spear. On the far right is another Godess, bare headed holding a double headed axe. On the far right is an attendant holding a bull. Above him the epographs indicate the name of the King & Gods. 2
  • Picture & image of a Neo-Hittite orthostat with a releif sculpture a libation for the gods from Aslantepe , Malatya, Turkey. Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara. The figure on the far left is beleived to be a king. He is facing a Bearded God wearing a bore tusk helmet. The God is holding a 3 pronged object and has a club resting on his shoulder. The 2 shaven characters on the right are mirror images of the two figures on the right except this time the king is on the far right waering a winged sun disc headress and holding a Lituus. The epigraphs identify the king and the cresent on the beared gods helmet identify him as Pugnus Mili The Sum and Moon God. 2
  • Picture & image of a Neo-Hittite orthostat with a releif sculpture of A Winged God from Aslantepe , Malatya, Turkey. Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara. The God holds a branch of fruit in his left hand and a single fruit in the right hand. 5
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted Stele. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Under the winged sun disk, is a god standing on a lion and across the god is a sitting goddess. The hieroglyphs reads "Karhuhas, the stag god" for the god, and "Kubaba" for the Goddess. <br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel of Lion Men. Limestone, 1399-1301 BC. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> There are two lion-men with a sword at their waists on both sides of the tree of life. The figure on the right holds a sickle in his left hand resting on his shoulder and a symbol his right hand. The figure on the left carries a double-faced ax in his right hand. <br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Winged protective god holds a branch with fruits. in his left hand, and a fruit in his right hand.<br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> A short-dressed and winged demon (mixed creature), and on the third face is the Storm God. The Storm God holds a triple lightning bundle in his left hand and a hammer in his right hand. His both arms are in an upright position. <br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Monumental Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. The king offers to the winged god of the moon who stands across and holds a lightning bundle in his hand. Behind the king is the queen, who also offers to goddess of the sun holding a sceptre in his hand. King's left hand is in a position to worship.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. King pours from the pitcher to the vessel (libation); behind the king is a servant bringing a sacrifice. Storm God across the king holds Teshup, a triple lightning bundle - sickle, and a spear-mace set in the other orthostat; the goddess Ishtar holds weapon in both. All six figures have shoes with the curled ends. <br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> Depiction of a horse walking
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> Depiction of a horse walking
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite Orthostat. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. <br /> <br /> Scene of offering drink and sacrifice. The god, with a symbol of divinity above, is in the chariot while holding a boomerang in his hand and a sword at his waist. The same god holds a lightning bundle in the middle. On the right, the king offers a drink to god. The inscription above reads "Great, powerful King Sulumeli". A servant stands behind holding a bull for sacrifice to the gods. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Scene of king's offering drink and sacrifice to the god. The god is on the deer, with the bow attached to his shoulder and with a triple bundle of lightning in his hand. The king looks at the god, and makes the libation to the god while carrying a scepter with a curled end - lituus. Behind the king is a servant holding a goat for sacrifice to the god. Hieroglyphs read; "God Parata, Strong King... ". <br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Scene of two Gods walking one carrying a spear, dressed in tunics.<br /> <br /> Against a brown art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted Stele. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Under the winged sun disk, is a god standing on a lion and across the god is a sitting goddess. The hieroglyphs reads "Karhuhas, the stag god" for the god, and "Kubaba" for the Goddess. <br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Winged protective god holds a branch with fruits. in his left hand, and a fruit in his right hand.<br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel of Lion Men. Limestone, 1399-1301 BC. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> There are two lion-men with a sword at their waists on both sides of the tree of life. The figure on the right holds a sickle in his left hand resting on his shoulder and a symbol his right hand. The figure on the left carries a double-faced ax in his right hand. <br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> A short-dressed and winged demon (mixed creature), and on the third face is the Storm God. The Storm God holds a triple lightning bundle in his left hand and a hammer in his right hand. His both arms are in an upright position. <br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Monumental Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. <br /> <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. The king offers to the winged god of the moon who stands across and holds a lightning bundle in his hand. Behind the king is the queen, who also offers to goddess of the sun holding a sceptre in his hand. King's left hand is in a position to worship. <br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Depiction of a horse walking.<br /> <br /> Against a grey art background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey<br /> <br /> Scene of the king's offering drink and sacrifice to the gods. King pours from the pitcher to the vessel (libation); behind the king is a servant bringing a sacrifice. Storm God across the king holds Teshup, a triple lightning bundle - sickle, and a spear-mace set in the other orthostat; the goddess Ishtar holds weapon in both. All six figures have shoes with the curled ends. <br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Depiction of a horse walking.<br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. . Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Depiction of a horse walking.<br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Hittite relief sculpted stone panel. Lion. Aslantepe Gate Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> The lion on the left of the two lions at the gate of the palace. His head and his front part were processed as high embossing and his body as regular embossing. The signs behind the lion and over his tail read; "Halposulupis, Mighty (?) King".<br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite Orthostat. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 BC. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Scene of offering drink and sacrifice. The god, with a symbol of divinity above, is in the chariot while holding a boomerang in his hand and a sword at his waist. The same god holds a lightning bundle in the middle. On the right, the king offers a drink to god. The inscription above reads "Great, powerful King Sulumeli". A servant stands behind holding a bull for sacrifice to the gods. <br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey.<br /> <br /> Scene of king's offering drink and sacrifice to the god. The god is on the deer, with the bow attached to his shoulder and with a triple bundle of lightning in his hand. The king looks at the god, and makes the libation to the god while carrying a scepter with a curled end - lituus. Behind the king is a servant holding a goat for sacrifice to the god. Hieroglyphs read; "God Parata, Strong King... ". <br /> <br /> Against a gray background.
  • Aslantepe Hittite relief sculpted orthostat stone panel. Limestone, Aslantepe, Malatya, 1200-700 B.C. Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. Scene of two Gods walking one carrying a spear, dressed in tunics.<br /> <br /> Against a gray background.

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Pictures and images Aslantepe or Arslantepe monumental Hittite relief orthostats, Hittite statues and Hittite artefacts from Aslantepe archaeological site.

Aslantepe or Arslantepe was an ancient city near present day Malatya. Aslantepe has been occupied since the development of the agricultural habitations of the fertile crescent 6000 years ago. It was conquered by the Hittites in the 14th century BC who ruled it until the collapse of the Hittite Empire in the Bronze Age...
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COUNTRIES

Browse travel pictures and images of historic places and archaeological sites of countries in Europe and the Middle East.

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HISTORICAL

Explore the past through pictures and images of its historic places. See the great palaces, castles and cities of antiquity as well as the great archaeological sites where our ancestors made history.

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MUSEUMS

Browse pictures & images the treasured artefacts and antiquities exhibits from the great Museum of Europe and the Middle East. See the art and objects made by our ancestors.

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