Statue of Kurlil 3rd dynasty 2500 Tell al Ubaid southern Iraq

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Tell al Ubaid southern Iraq Early Dynastic period about 2500 BC The statue is typical of figurines set up in a temple to pray on behalf of the donor, though Kurlil's cross-legged pose here is unusual. An inscription tells us that Kurlil was responsible for building work on the Temple of Ninhursag.

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Size: 3924px × 4890px
Location: Museum
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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