Passing by the giant statue of Lamassu - the ancient Assyrian protective deity, guarding th eastern entrance to All Nations Gate (Xerxes Gate) in Pers

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Passing by the giant statue of Lamassu - the ancient Assyrian protective deity, guarding th eastern entrance to All Nations Gate (Xerxes Gate) in Persepolis archaeological site, Iran.

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