Lion of Babylon, Ancient stone memorial in Babylon, Iraq
The black basalt statue depicts a lion positioned above a human figure, measuring 2.6 meters in length and 1.95 meters in height.
Discovered in the late eighteenth century, the stone sculpture dates back to the sixth century BCE and was initially brought from a Neo-Hittite city.
The stone lion represents the power of ancient Babylon and appears on Iraqi currency, bank logos, and numerous commercial establishments throughout the country.
The World Monuments Fund installed protective barriers and implemented restoration measures to prevent damage from visitors climbing on the 12-ton structure.
The statue contains marks on its back indicating it was designed to carry a representation of Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love and war.
Location: Babylon
GPS coordinates: 32.54499,44.42158
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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