Gilgamesh, Bronze statue at University of Sydney Camperdown Campus, Australia
The 2.5-meter tall bronze figure stands between the Old Teachers College Building and Women's Sports Centre, facing the Charles Perkins Centre.
Artist Lewis Batros created this statue for the University of Sydney's 150th anniversary celebration, with its official unveiling occurring on October 15, 2000.
The bronze statue depicts the legendary king of Uruk as described in ancient Mesopotamian texts, representing him as a being of two-thirds divine nature.
Visitors can locate the statue at coordinates 33°53'14"S 151°11'10"E within the university grounds, accompanied by an informative bronze plaque.
The Assyrian community commissioned this representation of Gilgamesh, making it a significant cultural bridge between ancient Mesopotamia and modern Australia.
GPS coordinates: -33.88715,151.18615
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:27
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