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Ancient Near Eastern Art

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  • White Temple and Ziggurat
    3517 BCE

    White Temple and Ziggurat

    The White Temple and its supporting Anu Ziggurat in Uruk. It represents a premier example of Sumerian monumental architecture. This temple was dedicated to the sky god Anu.
  • Head of an Akkadian ruler
    2250 BCE

    Head of an Akkadian ruler

    The head of an Akkadian Ruler is likely depicted of Sargon of Akkad or his grandson Naram-Sin. This is a 36.6 cm tall, bronze-copper sculpture found in Nineveh.
  • Seated Gudea holding temple plan
    2100 BCE

    Seated Gudea holding temple plan

    Seated Gudea holding temple plan, known as rchitect with plan, was created in 2100 B.C.E.