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From E. Will and F. Larché, Iraq al-Amir

A MAUSOLEUM’S MENAGERIE? According to Josephus, Hyrcanus adorned his monument with “beasts of gigantic size.” When explorers began visiting the qasr in the 19th century, they found clear evidence of its beastly decoration, including eagles who stood watch on the roof above, of which only little is left.