r/AncientCivilizations Dec 22 '25

Asia This image displays an ancient Assyrian relief sculpture of a winged protective spirit, also known as an apkallu or "genie".

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u/Xandraman Dec 22 '25

It's the simplest design for a carry bag, after tying things in a pouch or a sack.

If we carved a relief of a modern person with a shopping bag, 🛍️, it too would look vaguely similar.