Marad, Cylinder of Nebuchadnezzar II (1)

The cylinder bears an inscription, mentioning

• several impressive buildings by Nebuchadnezzar II in Babylon and Borsippa
• the construction of temple of Lugal-Marad
• the discovery of the ancient foundation inscription by king Naram-Sin of Akkad (r.2255-2218 BCE)

ca. 580 BCE

Jona Lendering

Rome, Vatican Museums