Victory Stele Of Naram-Sim Analysis

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The “Victory Stele of Naram-Sim” depicts an iconic victory for the Akkadians over the Lullubi. The scene in this photo looks like the triumph celebrations of a military victory, with Naram Sim towering his counterparts almost at the peak of the mountain. Furthermore, this photo demonstrates the honor and admiration the Akkadians have for their warriors and Naram-Sim.

The second sculpture depicts a ceremony for Darius the Great and Xerxes. Both Xerxes and Darius the Great are shown on an altar, with one of them sitting on a throne, perhaps Darius The Great since he is older. They are surrounding by smaller men who seem to be worshipping the two deities. In my opinion, this sculpture reveals the God like status of Darius the Great and Xerxes

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