It makes me so happy to see experts share their work with the wider public using websites like this. The service you are doing by making this information available for free is indescribable. Thank you to everyone who made this video! This is all so fascinating. That Ishtar carving is so intricate and beautiful, but it's so sad to hear about the destruction this site has faced.
Many stelae were found at Nimrud in the 19th century by Layard. A lot of those came from the palaces and had inscriptions extolling the greatness of the various kings. They were also quite a bit larger than this one. Some of them are now in the British Museum, but I suspect there are still quite a few smaller stelae left to be found at the site. Markers like these are often found near doorways.
Yes, I think it could. Most of the time we see stelae as glorifying a king or deity, while a gravestone is usually less grandiose. But a gravestone can be quite detailed and it is typically a stone marker. Many even have the curved top that we see on a lot of stelae in the ancient world.
It makes me so happy to see experts share their work with the wider public using websites like this. The service you are doing by making this information available for free is indescribable. Thank you to everyone who made this video! This is all so fascinating. That Ishtar carving is so intricate and beautiful, but it's so sad to hear about the destruction this site has faced.
Thank you, Brad! Waiting with excitement for the next episode!
Hey, this was great. Please talk some more about whatever you are doing next.
Always fascinating.
This is awesome. The knowledge, the artifact, the facts and the slight editing. Ill repeat because it's all that fits, This is awesome.
Wow I wish my work had me solving an ancient jigsaw puzzle
Many thanks.
Looking forward to more videos from Nimrud
Thank you so much for sharing these videos. It is my dream to be working there ✌️💕🌻
Thank you so much for this channel!
I'm glad they were able to save this stele!
These clips are great. Thanks.
Do archaeologists listen to Stele Dan while excavating?
Wow, what a find! Were there other stele at this site, either found or suspected?
Many stelae were found at Nimrud in the 19th century by Layard. A lot of those came from the palaces and had inscriptions extolling the greatness of the various kings. They were also quite a bit larger than this one. Some of them are now in the British Museum, but I suspect there are still quite a few smaller stelae left to be found at the site. Markers like these are often found near doorways.
Would a grave stone count as a stele?
Yes, I think it could. Most of the time we see stelae as glorifying a king or deity, while a gravestone is usually less grandiose. But a gravestone can be quite detailed and it is typically a stone marker. Many even have the curved top that we see on a lot of stelae in the ancient world.
Whats your favourite citrus fruit ?
@nathanwac5410 nice choice
Lime. They are so useful and look beautiful.
@buttercxpdraws8101 exactly big lemon dosnt want you to have fresh limes that are ripe and sweet , ripe limes are yellow
Lemon
@Bildgesmythe oh no they've gotten to you /j
In Germany, at least in my area, they are used (non curved) Stelen as marks for ecological, neutral graves. 🪦