EditorialKingdom of Urartu. Asia Minor. Shield. Bronze, 8th century BC. Two-line cuneiform inscription of King Argishti I on the rim, repeated twice: "To god Haldi, the Lord, into the city of Erebuni, did Argishti, son of Menua dedicate this shield. Argishti, t...
EditorialIvory figure of a griffin-headed demon, Urartian, from Toprakkale in eastern Anatolia, 8th-7th BCE. This figure may have been part of a throne, since griffin-headed demons were protective deities. Toprakkale had a fortified citadel with a major temple ...
EditorialUrartu civilization. Pectoral and gold medallion decorated with reliefs. The pectoral depicts the image of god Haldi on the throne and his wife Arubani. The madaillon, a seated goddess. From Tushpa or Toprakkale. 7th century B.C. Turkey. Pergamon Museu...
EditorialBronze lion's foot, from Toprakkale, eastern Anatolia, late 8th century BCE. This large bronze foot comes from the site of a major temple of the god Haldi, and was probably fitted to a table or bed. The knuckles and claws would have been inlaid, as wou...
EditorialQuiver. Bronze. 8th century BC. Decorated with images of Urartian battle chariots and mounts. Cuneiform inscription of King Sarduri II on the top edge: To god Haldi, his Lord, did Sarduri dedicate. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
EditorialUrartu civilization. Pectoral and gold medallion decorated with reliefs. The pectoral depicts the image of god Haldi on the throne and his wife Arubani. The madaillon, a seated goddess. From Tushpa or Toprakkale. 7th century B.C. Turkey. Pergamon Museu...
EditorialQuiver. Bronze. 8th century BC. Decorated with images of Urartian battle chariots and mounts. Cuneiform inscription of King Sarduri II on the top edge: To god Haldi, his Lord, did Sarduri dedicate. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
EditorialUrartu civilization. Pectoral and gold medallion decorated with reliefs. The pectoral depicts the image of god Haldi on the throne and his wife Arubani. The madaillon, a seated goddess. From Tushpa or Toprakkale. 7th century B.C. Turkey. Pergamon Museu...
EditorialBronze lion's foot, from Toprakkale, eastern Anatolia, late 8th century BCE. This large bronze foot comes from the site of a major temple of the god Haldi, and was probably fitted to a table or bed. The knuckles and claws would have been inlaid, as wou...