13. The Assyrians - Empire of Iron
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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The Lone Hunters of Assyria
For the kings of assyria, the lion came to represent all the dangers that menaced their people. By triumphing over a lion, they were shown to be capable of protecting their people from all other dangers. These reliefs show the craft of the assyrians at its most realistic and demonstrate an art form that had matured over centuries.
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