Mesopotamia Magnets

Old Babylonian blessing (or greeting) directed at a man or boy (for grammatical reasons: Akkadian distinguishes male and female pronouns for "you". You can find a female version here .) Phrases such as these were used in letter openings to greet the recipient (like a modern “I hope you’re well”). The Babylonian-Akkadian text reads: ilū aššumija dāriš ūmim liballiṭūka, „May the Gods forever keep you well because of me“. The “because of me” part, although it makes the translation sound a bit awkward, is essential: it implies that the well-wisher will take it upon him- or herself to make the gods favour you by means of prayers and offerings. The ornaments are based on the famous Ishtar Gate from Babylon, now at the Vorderasiatische Museum,...

Ancient Assyrian Art 2

An arabic mosque landscape with hot air balloon

An arabic mosque landscape with hot air balloon

EA Nasir was the worst Copper Merchant in Mesopotamia. This funny meme is based on a Cuneiform complaint tablet written by a Nanni who got cheated by EA Nasir. This complaint was for bad copper ingots sold to Nanni. This design is suitable for people who study Sumerians, Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian and archeologists.

Part of a Neo-Assyrian relief as published by Layard in 1853, depicting the ancient Mesopotamian Anzu myth.

A Design based on the Ancient Sumerian game of "Ur" also called "Twenty Squares". Show your love for History and Board Games, with this design that is a Recreation of the original board.

Ornaments based on the facade of Nebuchadnezzar's throne room in Babylon. The design maches the famous Ishtar Gate.

Digital Art by JediNeil... Name: Fire Opal and Mother of Pearl Mosaic Inlay; Series: Gemstones; Format: PNG; Dimensions: 13,500x9,000 pixels; Resolution: 300 pixels; Color Profile: RGB; Color Tested: CMYK

Old Babylonian blessing (or greeting) directed at a girl or woman (for grammatical reasons: Akkadian distinguishes male and female pronouns for "you". You can find a male version here ) Phrases such as these were used in letter openings to greet the recipient (like a modern “I hope you’re well”). The Babylonian-Akkadian text reads: ilū aššumija dāriš ūmim liballiṭūki, „May the Gods forever keep you well because of me“. The “because of me” part, though it makes the translation sound a bit awkward, is essential: it implies that the well-wisher will take it upon him- or herself to make the gods favour you by means of prayers and offerings. The ornaments are based on the throne room facade of Nebuchadnezar from Babylon, now at the Vorderasi...

Sumerian cuneiform munus dub.sar, designating a female scribe. You can find the male equivalent here.

In Egyptian belief, Osiris was considered the first pharaoh of Egypt and a crucial ruler who brought civilization to the land.

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Assyrian Flag Artwork

Assyrian Wingedbull (Lamassu)

A persian soldier

Anunnakis: the original interstellar influencers

An ancient symbol of Babylonian royalty.

"libation vase of Gudea"

Eye Idols (mid-3rd mill. BC) from Tell Brak (Syria), now at the MET Museum.

Ornaments based on the facade of Nebuchadnezzar’s throne room in Babylon. The design matches the famous Ishtar Gate.

An arabic mosque landscape

Assyrian Lamassu & the Flag

Lamassu Vector Art

Assyrian Flag And Lamassu

Assyrian King Sargon II

An arabic mosque landscape

An arabic mosque landscape

An arabic mosque landscape

This design depicts a stylized ancient Egyptian and ancient Babylonian rambling on about a certain Sumerian copper businessman again. Part of the Ancient History, Bronze Age Memes, Funny History Gifts, Bronze Age History and Ancient Mesopotamia Collection.

Assyria The Graddle of Civilizations

Ishtar gate Artwork

Hipster make-over of an Akkadian bust (ca. 2300-2000 BC) of an unknown bearded man, now at the MET Museum.

A Sumerian cuneiform logogram(𒀭), word for "god" or "goddess".

Cuneiform sign for “god”. In Sumerian, the language of the inventors of this writing system, the sign is read “dingir” for “god” (and anything divine), or “an” for heaven (see below). In Akkadian – the oldest Semitic language, which adapted this writing system – it can also denote several things: ilum = “god” shamûm =“heaven” Anum = (the god) Anum (= Heaven deified) Originally, the sign depicted a star. If you’re interested to see other signs or words in any Ancient Near Eastern language, feel free to send a message!