The the Iron Age Settlement at 'Ain Dara Syria: Survey and Soundings Survey and Soundings |
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| Author:
| Stone, Elizabeth C.
Zimansky, Paul E. |
| Series title: | British Archaeological Reports International Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84171-103-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1999 |
| Publisher: | British Archaeological Reports Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $49.95USD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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'Squared limestone and basalt blocks of enormous size pave the approach to it, reliefs of lions and sphinxes surround its exterior, rows of lions in protome standing more than two metres high once formed the facades..' - the great Iron Age temple of 'Ain Dara is one of the most striking monuments of northern Syria.
'Squared limestone and basalt blocks of enormous size pave the approach to it, reliefs of lions and sphinxes surround its exterior, rows of lions in protome standing more than two metres high once formed the facades..' - the great Iron Age temple of 'Ain Dara is one of the most striking monuments of northern Syria.