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Nineveh and Babylon; a narrative of a second expedition to Assyria during the years 1849, 1850, and 1851 (1867)

Layard, Austen Henry, Sir, 1817-1894 · London J. Murray · leaf 21

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ogs or hounds in leashes, and men andmules are laden with the nets, ropes, and gins which wereused in the capture of deer, gazelles, and wild asses. The king appears to be rejiresented as hunting in the j)arksor prer.erves attached to the royal ])alaces, whit h were stockedwitli wild animals, as… … Lion let out of Trap. huntsman or attendant who, by raising a trap, opens thedoor from whence the lion issues. The wary motions of theanimal on leaving the cage are admirably portrayed in thesculptures. The king is seen hunting from his chariot, on horseback,and on foot. When in his chariot he is…

Excavations (Archaeology) -- Assyria · Assyria -- Description and travel · Nineveh (Extinct city) · Babylon (Extinct city)

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