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Iconic: Striding Lion

Iconic: Striding Lion

A city known for many of the great wonders of the world, the striding lion of Babylon once adorned the citadel of the Nebuchadnazzar castle. Found in the throne room, the decorated relief on clay bricks is extremely rare and is one of the Royal Ontario Museum's iconic, must see treasures.

A Lifelong Passion for ROM

A Lifelong Passion for ROM

doors to underserved communities. “As docents, we try to build a sense of wonder” he says. “Once you get people excited about objects like the Striding Lion from the Nebuchadnezzar’s throne room or the beautiful Light of the Desert Cerrusite gemstone, they will come back.” Yet it’s not

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f was decorated with figures of bull and dragons, symbols of the gods Adad and Marduk. North of the gate the roadway was lined with glazed figures of striding lions on vivid blue backgrounds such as the one in the exhibit. These animals were associated with Ishtar, the goddess of love and war, and

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Prehistoric Remains

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Prehistoric Remains

Since 2004 I had walked the Qalamoun mountains around the monastery of Deir Mar Musa looking for archaeological features to record. In all that time I found one lithic, a stone tool from humanity’s prehistoric past. My colleagues back home that specialised in these objects would say that I just

Iconic: Statue of Sekhmet

Iconic: Statue of Sekhmet

Dating to the reign of King Tutankhamun's grandfather, this Egyptian sculpture is a very fine example of one of the oldest known Egyptian deities, the lion-headed warrior goddess also known as Mistress of Dread and Lady of Slaughter. On display in the Galleries of Africa: Egypt, the statue is

Mosaic Ceiling – Rotunda

The Rotunda, dedicated in honour of Ernest and Elizabeth Samuel, is the Museum’s ceremonial entrance hall. It features one of the Museum’s most magnificent architectural treasures—a spectacular mosaic dome that has fascinated generations of staff and visitors. Charles T. Currelly, the first

Plafond en mosaïque – La Rotonde

Ancienne entrée principale du Musée, la Rotonde sert aujourd’hui aux occasions spéciales. Elle abrite l’un des trésors architecturaux du Musée: un superbe dôme en mosaïque qui émerveille employés et visiteurs depuis sa création. La Rotonde est dédiée à Ernest Samuel et à Elizabeth

 Popular Motifs on Asafo Flags from Southern Ghana

Popular Motifs on Asafo Flags from Southern Ghana

Blog by Silvia Forni, Curator of African Arts and Culture The Fante are one of the many culturally and linguistically related groups known collectively as the Akan. They mostly live in the Central Region of Ghana, their territory extending along the coast and inland from Takoradi in the west, to

Winter: Wildlife Wonders (Ages 8-10) PM

Saturdays, January 11- March 1, 2025 (excludes February 15), 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm Why are zebras striped, snakes smooth, and male lions maned? There's so much to learn from and discover about the wonders of wildlife! Be inspired by the incredible selection of animals we have on display and get up