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The Assyrian Lion Hunt Reliefs
Episode 2 of 6
Among the greatest artistic masterpieces of the ancient world, the Assyrian reliefs depict King Ashburnipal in his favoured practice of hunting lions.
Among the greatest artistic masterpieces of the ancient world, the Assyrian reliefs were found in the 19th century by an Iraqi archaeologist working for the British in competition with the French. The stone reliefs depict the great Assyrian monarch King Ashburnipal in his favoured practice of hunting lions.
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Wed 3 Jun 2009
19:30
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Jeremy Bugler |
| Director | Jeff Morgan |
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- Wed 3 Jun 2009 19:30