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Victory Stele of Naram-Sin
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Victory Stele of Naram-Sin

Akkadian sculpture
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The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin is a significant piece of Akkadian sculpture, dating back to approximately 2254–2218 BCE. This limestone stele commemorates the military victories of Naram-Sin, the grandson of Sargon of Akkad, who unified Mesopotamian city-states to create the first empire.12

The stele is renowned for its innovative relief sculpture, which ingeniously depicts the abstract concept of conquest through a dynamic arrangement of figures. It stands as a testament to the artistic advancements of the Akkadian period, moving beyond the more religiously focused art of the Sumerians to secular grandeur and portraiture. The artwork showcases a sophisticated design and craftsmanship, with figures skillfully rendered to convey the power and triumph of Naram-Sin's reign.12

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  1. Mesopotamian art and architecture - Sculpture
  2. history of Mesopotamia - Sargon ’s reign

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