Parthian rock-reliefs from Amādiya in Iraqi-Kurdistan
The ancient fortress of Amādiya is situated atop a mesa at the foot of the Zagros Mountains in Iraqi-Kurdistan. In front of the Mosul Gate there are two rock-reliefs depicting larger than life figures in traditional Parthian dress. This article presents detailed illustrations of these sculptures, us...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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Zeitschrift für Orient-Archäologie
Year: 2018, Volume: 11, Pages: 110-129 |
| Summary: | The ancient fortress of Amādiya is situated atop a mesa at the foot of the Zagros Mountains in Iraqi-Kurdistan. In front of the Mosul Gate there are two rock-reliefs depicting larger than life figures in traditional Parthian dress. This article presents detailed illustrations of these sculptures, using digital photogrammetry to enhance eroded features. Die antike Festung Amādiya liegt auf einem Tafelberg im Zagros-Vorgebirge im irakischen Kurdistan. Vor dem Mossul-Tor befinden sich dort zwei Felsreliefs mit Darstellungen überlebensgroßer Personen in parthischer Tracht. Der vorliegende Beitrag bietet fotogrammetrische Abbildungen, die erodierte Bilderdetails besser erkennen lassen. |
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| Physical Description: | Illustrationen 20 |
| ISSN: | 1868-9078 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Zeitschrift für Orient-Archäologie
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