15h 10min, dec 23, 720 y BC - Lamassu
Description:
720-705 BCE
Alabaster
Iraq
Assyrian Art (1000-500 BCE)
The Lamassu were part of the palace of Sargon.
These were carved sculptures there were considered “protectors” of the city gates.
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Date:
15h 10min, dec 23, 720 y BC
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~ 2747 years ago