Ancient Assyrian Relief of an ostrich hunt (Wait! I thought ostriches were from Australia?) Posted on August 3, 2020 by Matthew 3 Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like Loading... Related
Got it. But I still wonder what ostriches were doing in ancient Assyria (current day Iraq). Maybe from maritime trade with Zanzibar? Reply
MATTHEW'S ISLAND 
Ostriches are from AFRICA.
Ostriches are from Africa
Emus are from Australia
Got it. But I still wonder what ostriches were doing in ancient Assyria (current day Iraq). Maybe from maritime trade with Zanzibar?