# Bas Relief Atlas

> A modern digital archive of Neo-Assyrian bas-reliefs from ancient Mesopotamia.

## About This Project

Bas Relief Atlas is an interactive web application for exploring and studying ancient Neo-Assyrian bas-relief sculptures. These carved stone panels were created between approximately 900-612 BCE and decorated the palaces of Assyrian kings.

## Site Information

- Project: Bas Relief Atlas
- URL: https://basreliefatlas.com
- Creator: Will McLemore
- Type: Digital archive / Interactive map application

## Content Overview

### Relief Sculptures
The archive contains information about bas-relief panels including:
- Physical dimensions and materials
- Current museum locations
- Original palace locations
- Archaeological context
- Imagery and descriptions

### Ancient Sites
Information about major Assyrian archaeological sites:
- Nineveh (modern Mosul, Iraq)
- Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
- Khorsabad (Dur-Sharrukin)
- Assur

### Museums
Locations holding Assyrian reliefs:
- British Museum (London)
- Louvre (Paris)
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)
- Iraq Museum (Baghdad)
- Various other institutions worldwide

## Data Format

This is a single-page React application. The primary data is stored in a backend database and served via API. The application features:
- Interactive map visualization
- Search and filter capabilities
- Detailed relief information pages
- Museum collection browsing

## For AI Agents

This site is primarily a visual/interactive application. The structured data about reliefs, sites, and museums may be of interest for:
- Art history research
- Archaeological studies
- Museum collection analysis
- Ancient Mesopotamian history

For data access inquiries, contact: will@mclemoreauction.com

## Related Links

- Will McLemore: https://willmclemore.com
- McLemore Auction Company: https://mclemoreauction.com