HW #3_TIMELINE 2 (ANE)

  • Period: 4500 BCE to 2334 BCE

    Sumerian art

    Sumerian art (4500-2334) was characterized by its use of clay tablets, stone, alabaster, and bronze. The emergence of the Sumerian Empire is known for its rich religious functions, as evident in its many sculptures, pottery, Architecture, and cylinder seals. These artifacts are dedicated to deities or votive offerings, and often feature prayers to gods on their behalf. They also depict narrative scenes and use symbols to reflect their beliefs and stories.
  • votive figure
    2900 BCE

    votive figure

  • Perforated Relief of Ur-Nanshe
    2550 BCE

    Perforated Relief of Ur-Nanshe

  • Period: 2334 BCE to 2154 BCE

    Akkadian art

  • Victory stele of Naram-sin
    2254 BCE

    Victory stele of Naram-sin

  • head of an Akkadian ruler
    2200 BCE

    head of an Akkadian ruler

  • Period: 2112 BCE to 2004 BCE

    neo summerian

  • Ziggurat of ur
    2100 BCE

    Ziggurat of ur

  • Seated Gudea Holding Temple Plan
    2100 BCE

    Seated Gudea Holding Temple Plan

  • Period: 1894 BCE to 539 BCE

    Babylonian

  • The queen of Night
    1800 BCE

    The queen of Night

  • Law Code Stele of King Hammurabi
    1792 BCE

    Law Code Stele of King Hammurabi

  • Period: 900 BCE to 612 BCE

    Assyian

  • lamassu
    883 BCE

    lamassu

  • Enemies Crossing the Euphrates to Escape Assyrian Archers
    875 BCE

    Enemies Crossing the Euphrates to Escape Assyrian Archers

  • Period: 550 BCE to 330 BCE

    Persian

  • The Apādana stairs
    520 BCE

    The Apādana stairs

  • Bull Capital from Apadana
    520 BCE

    Bull Capital from Apadana