1929 Halftone Print Ziggurat Babel Temple Stairs Chaldees Mesopotamia XGS1

This is an original 1929 black and white halftone print of a flight of stairs at Ziggurat, or Babel-Temple, in Ur of the Chaldees in Mesopotamia. The core of the Ziggurat was built with sun-baked bricks, however, the outside grabbed ones attention due to fired bricks of different colors, most likely having astrological significance. Only priests were allowed on the ziggurat due to the belief that it was a dwelling place for the gods.

CONDITION

This 82+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 7 inches; 12 x 18 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Babylonians, Sumerians, Mesopotamian, astrology, ancient, archaeological

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