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Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Artist: N Chevalier
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Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Artist: N Chevalier
Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Between 1845 and 1851 British archaeologist Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894) excavated the remains of the ancient Assyrian capitals of Nimrud and Nineveh and revealed the reliefs that decorated the royal palaces. These and other objects recovered from Mesopotamia astonished Europe and Layards account of his discoveries became a best-seller. In 1851 he retired from excavation to take up a life in politics. From Discoveries in the Ruins of Ninevah and Babylon by Austen Layard. (London, 1853)
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This print captures the momentous excavation of a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon in Nineveh, 1853. Renowned British archaeologist Austen Henry Layard led this remarkable endeavor between 1845 and 1851, unearthing the ancient Assyrian capitals of Nimrud and Nineveh. These archaeological sites revealed astonishing relics that adorned royal palaces, leaving Europe awe-struck. Layard's discoveries became widely celebrated, with his account of these findings becoming a best-seller. However, in 1851 he decided to retire from excavation to pursue a career in politics. This photograph is part of "Discoveries in the Ruins of Ninevah and Babylon" an influential publication by Layard himself. The image showcases men diligently excavating the relief carving amidst the ruins of an ancient building. The meticulous work required to uncover such treasures is evident as they delicately remove layers upon layers of history from beneath their feet. The Fish god Dagon holds significant religious importance within Assyrian culture, making this discovery even more profound. As we gaze at this lithograph today, we are transported back to the nineteenth century when exploration and archaeology were flourishing fields filled with wonder and intrigue. N Chevalier skillfully captured this historic moment through his lens while working alongside Sir Austen Henry Layard and Solomon Caesar Malan on this groundbreaking expedition. Their collective efforts have left an indelible mark on our understanding of ancient civilizations like Assyria for generations to come.
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