The Warka Vase or Uruk vase is a slim carved alabaster vessel found in a temple complex in the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk, located in the modern Al Muthanna Governorate, in southern Iraq.

One of the most precious artifacts from Sumer, the Warka Vase was looted and almost lost forever. So many important innovations and inventions emerged in the Ancient Near East during the Uruk period. One of these was the use of art to illustrate the …

Apr 8, 2019 · The Vase of Warka (also called Uruk Vase) is one of the earliest surviving examples of narrative art. It was excavated (in fragments) by a German excavation team in a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Inanna at the city of Uruk (in southern Iraq) in 1933-1934.

The Warka Vase, also called the Uruk Vase, a carved alabaster stone vessel, is one of the earliest surviving works of narrative relief sculpture. It was found in the temple complex of the Sumerian goddess Inanna in the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk, located in the modern Al Muthanna Governorate, in southern Iraq.

Aug 21, 2022 · The Warka Vase, one of the most important objects in the Iraq National Museum in Baghdad, was stolen in April 2003 with thousands of other priceless ancient artifacts when the museum was looted in the immediate aftermath of the American invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Jul 7, 2024 · The Warka Vase is considered one of the earliest surviving works of narrative relief sculpture, showcasing the remarkable artistic skills of the Sumerian people. The vase is divided into three distinct registers, or tiers, each depicting a different aspect of Sumerian life and culture.

Nov 26, 2024 · The Warka Vase, an artifact from 3200 BCE discovered in modern-day Iraq, is revered for its intricate carvings depicting ancient Sumerian mythology. Crafted as a tribute to the goddess Inanna, the vase was found in the temple complex of Uruk, showing the civilization's beliefs and culture.

Mar 21, 2019 · A young man stands before and skims the votive Vase of Warka, one of the priceless objects in the Iraq Museum and represents one of the earliest surviving narrative art. The man was included in the image for comparison with the Vase's size and height.

Jan 18, 2011 · “The Warka Vase or the Uruk Vase is a carved alabaster stone vessel found in the temple complex of the Sumerian goddess Inanna in the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk, located in the modern Al Muthanna Governorate, in southern Iraq.

The Warka Vase is one of the most significant artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia. It was discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk, also known as Warka, in present-day Iraq. This vase dates back to approximately 3200–3000 BC, during the Uruk period, when Uruk was a powerful city-state.