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Stela of Shamshi-Adad V
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The Stela of Shamshi-Adad V is a large Assyrian monolith erected during the reign of Shamshi-Adad V. The stela was discovered in the mid nineteenth century at the ancient site of Kalhu (now known as Nimrud) by the British archaeologist Hormuzd Rassam. Dated to between 824-811 BC, the sculpture is now part of the British Museum's collection of Middle East antiquities.[1][2]
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Stela of Shamshi-Adad V | |
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![]() The Stela of Shamshi-Adad V | |
Material | Limestone |
Size | Height 195.2 cm, Width 92.5 cm |
Created | 9th century BC |
Present location | British Museum, London |
Identification | ME 118892 |
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