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The palace decoration of Ashurbanipal

Written By The British Museum on Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019 | 10:29 AM

 
Ashurbanipal wasn't just an Assyrian king, he was a propaganda king. The layout, decorations and even the landscaping of his palaces were all made to point to one major fact - he was more powerful than you. WARNING: includes scenes of pet lions. DOUBLE WARNING: Pet lions are a bad idea. The BP exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria 8 November 2018 – 24 February 2019 Book now https://goo.gl/wUnur2 Supported by BP Logistics partner IAG Cargo #Ashurbanipal #Assyria #chokinglionslikeaneoassyrianbossspecificallylikeAshurbanipal