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One of the monumental door supports, shaped in the form of a lion, found at the Tell site of Aryan in the Khabour river valley. Date: 1853
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1853 Ajara Aryan Form Found Lion Monumental Shaped Supports Syria
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This photograph showcases one of the monumental door supports discovered at the ancient Tell site of Aryan, located in the lush Khabour river valley in Syria. Dated back to 1853, this archaeological find is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. The supports, shaped in the form of a majestic lion, are a striking example of the artistic and architectural prowess of the ancient civilization that once thrived there. The site of Aryan, also known as Tell Ajjar, is an important archaeological location that has yielded numerous artifacts and structures dating back to various periods, including the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Bronze Ages. The lion-shaped door supports, however, are most commonly associated with the ancient Aramean civilization that inhabited the area from around the 13th to the 6th centuries BC. The Khabour river valley, with its fertile soil and abundant water, has long been an attractive settlement area, making it a hub of human activity for thousands of years. The ancient city of Aryan was no exception, and its discovery has provided valuable insights into the daily life, religious practices, and artistic expressions of the ancient peoples who once called this land home. This photograph, taken over 168 years ago, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the lion-shaped door supports were a functional and integral part of the city's architecture. Today, they stand as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the ancient civilizations that once flourished in the lands of Syria and the Middle East.
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