dec 10, 2700 BC - Votive Statues from the Square Temple at Eshnunna
Description:
2700 BCEGypsum, alabaster, shell, limestone
Sumerian Eshnunna (Iraq)
ecause of lack of access, elite had votives created in their likeness to represent them in the temple. Not sure how they were presented to the gods, some were found buried under the temple floor.
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Date:
dec 10, 2700 BC
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~ 4729 years ago