Kudurru (stele) of King Melishipak (1186-1172 BC). The king presents his daughter to the goddess Nannaya. The crescent moon represents the god Sin, the sun the Shamash and the star the goddess Ishtar. Kassite period. Taken to Susa (Iran) in 12th century BC by Elamite king Sutruk-Nahhunte as war booty. Limestone. Louvre Museum. Paris, France.
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PRISMA ARCHIVO / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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2680 x 4547 px | 22.7 x 38.5 cm | 8.9 x 15.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
9 April 2008Photographer:
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