THE ROYAL STANDARD of Ur

1. THE ROYAL STANDARD of Ur

5. This object was found by Sir Leonard Wooley in one of the largest graves (PG 779) in the Royal Cemeteryof Ur.

6. This object was found by Sir Leonard Wooley in one of the largest graves (PG 779) in the Royal Cemeteryof Ur. It was lying in the corner above the right shoulder of a man.

7. This object was found by Sir Leonard Wooley in one of the largest graves (PG 779) in the Royal Cemeteryof Ur. It was lying in the corner above the right shoulder of a man. Woolley imagined that it was carried on a pole as a standard, hence its common name.

8. This object was found by Sir Leonard Wooley in one of the largest graves (PG 779) in the Royal Cemeteryof Ur. It was lying in the corner above the right shoulder of a man. Woolley imagined that it was carried on a pole as a standard, hence its common name. Another theory suggests that it formed the soundbox of a musical instrument.

9. This object was found by Sir Leonard Wooley in one of the largest graves (PG 779) in the Royal Cemeteryof Ur. It was lying in the corner above the right shoulder of a man. Woolley imagined that it was carried on a pole as a standard, hence its common name. Another theory suggests that it formed the soundbox of a musical instrument. It actual real use and purpose is unknown.

11. The two main panels of the Standards are known as “War” and “Peace”.

13. The “War” side of the Standard of Ur depicts aspects of a battle and its aftermath.

15. The most important person

16. The most important person, probably the ruler,

17. The most important person, probably the ruler,

18. The most important person, probably the ruler, is at the center of the top row.

19. The most important person, probably the ruler, is at the center of the top row. His importance is shown by his being taller than the rest of the figures.

21. Behind the ruler,

22. Behind the ruler, is his chariot,

23. Behind the ruler, is his chariot,

24. Behind the ruler, is his chariot, drawn by four wild asses (onagers)

25. Behind the ruler, is his chariot, drawn by four wild asses (onagers)

27. In front of the ruler,

28. In front of the ruler, nude and bound prisoners

29. In front of the ruler, nude and bound prisoners

30. In front of the ruler, nude and bound prisoners are being presented by some of his soldiers.

32. In the second row

33. In the second row is a group of almost identical armed soldiers

34. In the second row is a group of almost identical armed soldiers

35. In the second row is a group of almost identical armed soldiers and soldiers in a variety of poses dispatching enemies and leading off prisoners.

36. In the second row is a group of almost identical armed soldiers and soldiers in a variety of poses dispatching enemies and leading off prisoners.

38. The third row shows the ruler’s chariots.

39. The third row shows the ruler’s chariots. Each chariot carries a driver and a warrior and is drawn by four wild asses (onagers).

40. Movement is depicted by the changing gait of the animals.

41. Movement is depicted by the changing gait of the animals. Those on the left are walking;

42. Movement is depicted by the changing gait of the animals. Those on the left are walking; the next group is cantering,

43. Movement is depicted by the changing gait of the animals. Those on the left are walking; the next group is cantering, and the final chariot is at full gallop.

45. The more rapidly moving chariots all show naked and dead enemy being run over.

46. The more rapidly moving chariots all show naked and dead enemy being run over.

47. The more rapidly moving chariots all show naked and dead enemy being run over.

48. The more rapidly moving chariots all show naked and dead enemy being run over.

50. The “Peace” side of the Standard of Ur is much more peaceful and serene.