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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria

CHAPTER VI
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The right-hand aisle in No.IV., having nothing correspondent to it on the other side, is thus an anomaly in Assyrian architecture.

The patterning of the pillars with chevrons is also remarkable; and their capitals are altogether unique.No.

V.is a temple of a more elaborate character.

[PLATE XLIX., Fig.

4.] It is from the sculptures of Asshur-banipal, the son of Esar-haddon, and possesses several features of great interest.


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