Ur Collection

Ancient Mesopotamia
Map of the ancient Tigris and Euphrates region. Printed color 19th-century illustration

The ziggurat at Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Ziggurat in Sumerian city dating from around 4500-400BC, Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Standard of Ur Babylonian art
The Standard of Ur. 2600 -2400 BC. Peace panel. Babylonian art. Mosaic. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. The British Museum. Proc: IRAQ. Ur

The Standard of Ur. 2600 -2400 BC. War panel. Babylonian art. Mosaic. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum. Proc: IRAQ. Ur

Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting a governor being introduced to the king
Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting Haskhamer, Governor of the city of Ishkun-sin is introduced to the King of Ur (Ur-Nammu) who is seated by the goddess Ishtar, note the symbol of the moon

IRAQ: ZIGGURAT IN UR. Ruins of the Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur, built c2100 B.C. Photograph, c1932

The Peace frieze from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian artefact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in Ur (located in modern-day Iraq)

SUMERIAN GOLD HELMET. Gold wig helmet of Meskalam dug from the royal tombs at Ur, c2500 B. C
SUMERIAN GOLD HELMET. Gold wig helmet of Meskalam dug from the royal tombs at Ur, c2500 B.C

Game boards from excavations at Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Sumerian Jewellery Bc
The jewels of a Sumerian lady of the court, discovered during the excavations at Ur - evidence that feminine adornment was customary in the worlds oldest civilisation

Ziggurat, Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Staircase on ziggurat, ruins of Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Ur Chaldees Western wall ziggurat 1932 Iraq Extinct city
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). Western wall of the ziggurat. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

The Queen's Lyre
3330417 The Queen's Lyre; (add.info.: The Queen's Lyre found in the tomb of Queen Puabi, an important person in the Sumerian city of Ur. Dated 27th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, aerial view Date: circa 1920s

Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. The main panels are known as War and Peace

Jewellery from the Royal Cemetery at Ur, Sumeria, Ancient Iraq, Early Dynastic III, about 2600 BC. Showing hair ornaments, earrings and necklaces

Iceland, North Iceland, Eyjafjazaoraza'ur, a field of Lupins in June
Iceland, North Iceland, EyjafjAzAorAzA'ur, a field of Lupins in June

Ziggurat Shrine, Iraq where the ancient Assyrians worshiped. Flat toped Ziggurat can be seen in with its shrine in the centre standing within a sacred enclosure, at Ur of the Chaldees in Mesopotamia

Artefacts from the excavation from Tel-El-Obeid excavation in Ur of the Chaldean, which were on show in the British Museum

Page from Britannia & Eve by Katharine Woolley reporting on the great excavations carried by her and her husband Leonard at Ur in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq). Date: 1929

A Summer Evening, 1897 (oil on canvas)
987312 A Summer Evening, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); 180x144 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summer Evening. Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924). Oil on canvas

ILN cover - Golden head-dress of Queen Shub-ad
Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing a photograph of a reconstruction of a 5000 year-old head dress found at Ur, Iraq, in the royal Graves at Ur excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley. 1928

Royal Lyre, Ur, Mesopotamia
Royal Lyre, Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Rein-ring and Mascot from Queen Shub-ads Chariot, Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Ram caught in a thicket, Ur
Ram caught in a thicket Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Gold helmet of Meskalamdug, Ur
Gold Helmet of Meskalamdug, Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Gold dagger in ornate golden sheath, Ur
Gold dagger in an ornate golden sheath, from Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees
LLM338831 Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees)

The artist Maurice Utrillo painting at his easel in Montmartre, Paris, 1950s (photo)
875829 The artist Maurice Utrillo painting at his easel in Montmartre, Paris, 1950s (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Assyrian army leaving the city of Assur to oppose the western Semites
3614204 The Assyrian army leaving the city of Assur to oppose the western Semites, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Jar, Early Dynasty (alabaster)
617274 Jar, Early Dynasty (alabaster) by Mesopotamian; height: 10.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 2900-2400 BC); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Dr

A large multi-columned Ur III tablet concerning itemised livestock for sacrifice
1764793 A large multi-columned Ur III tablet concerning itemised livestock for sacrifice, 2047-2038 BC (stone) by Sumerian; 18.4x17.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Before the shrine of the Moon God at Ur, 1925 (litho)
2920490 Before the shrine of the Moon God at Ur, 1925 (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tablet with cuneiform script, c. 2000 BC (baked clay)
XIR161971 Tablet with cuneiform script, c.2000 BC (baked clay) by Sumerian; Musee d Hist. Nat, d Archeologie et d Ethnographie

Model of a chariot, 2000-1595 BC (stone)
XIR157748 Model of a chariot, 2000-1595 BC (stone) by Mesopotamian; Iraq Museum, Baghdad; out of copyright

Headdress, c. 2600-2500 BC (gold, lapis lazuli and carnelian)
5049833 Headdress, c.2600-2500 BC (gold, lapis lazuli and carnelian) by Sumerian; 38.5 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Early Dynastic III from Mesopotamia)

Abram / Abraham leaving Ur for the Chaldees - Bible
3779903 Abram / Abraham leaving Ur for the Chaldees - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Abram / Abraham leaving Ur for the Chaldees)

Genesis: Sarai overhearing the angels - Bible
3780013 Genesis: Sarai overhearing the angels - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Genesis: Sarai / Sarah overhearing the renewal of the promise)

Netherlands Army Aviation Group - Fokker S. IV 107
Netherlands Army Aviation Group (Luchtvaartafdeeling or LVA) - Fokker S.IV 107, powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose 5-cylinder radial engine

6-ton rigid 6-wheeler Wagon Merlin UR 1328
Foden 6-ton rigid 6-wheeler Wagon, regn. UR 1328, number: 13156, Merlin. Built in 1928 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, powered by a compound steam engine

Oldest Known Examples of the Goldsmiths Art: Masterpieces of Sumerian Culture, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Jewels of a Lady of the Court in the Great Days of Ur, c1935. Artist: Joint Expedition to Ur
Jewels of a Lady of the Court in the Great Days of Ur, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Great Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Shrine of Justice, Ur, Iraq, 1977

Residential area, Ur, Iraq, 1977. Remains of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur

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"Unveiling the Ancient Marvels of Ur: A Glimpse into Mesopotamian Civilization" Step back in time to Ancient Mesopotamia, where the magnificent ziggurat in the Sumerian city stood tall, dating all the way back to 4500-400BC. This architectural wonder served as a spiritual center and symbolized their connection with the divine. Delve deeper into history as we explore the captivating Standard of Ur, an exquisite piece of Babylonian art from 2600-2400 BC. Its war panel depicts scenes of battle and conquest, offering a glimpse into ancient warfare strategies. Through a Sumerian cylinder-seal impression, witness a momentous event unfold as a governor is introduced to the king. This intricate artifact showcases their hierarchical society and political structure. Traveling further through time, we encounter ruins that whisper tales of grandeur from Iraq's Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur. Built around 2100 BC, these remnants transport us to an era long gone but not forgotten. Marvel at the opulence displayed by Meskalam's gold wig helmet discovered within royal tombs at Ur circa 2500 BC. This sumptuous headpiece reflects their affinity for lavish adornments even in death. Discover leisurely pursuits enjoyed by ancient inhabitants through game boards unearthed during excavations at Ur. These artifacts provide insights into recreational activities that brought joy amidst daily life challenges. The Peace frieze from the Standard offers solace amid turbulent times—a testament to humanity's eternal pursuit for harmony and tranquility throughout history. Unearthed from royal grounds, this Sumerian artifact speaks volumes about their desire for peace amidst chaos. Admire intricate Sumerian jewelry crafted centuries ago—testaments to their mastery over precious metals and gemstones. These timeless pieces showcase both artistic finesse and cultural significance embedded within each design.