Photos of Ancient Lagash Statues Including Beautiful Statues of Gudea. Photos by photographer Paul E Williams. (TIP – use the icons below the slideshow for thumbnail photos and info)
Photos of Ancient Lagash Statues & Statues of Gudea.
Gudea ruled between c. 2144–2124 BC and the statues demonstrate a very sophisticated level of craftsmanship for the time. The known statues have been categorised ‘A-AB’ by archaeologists. Many statues are headless, and there are also detached heads. Gudea is named in the dedicatory inscription carved on most statues,
Description of Gudea Statues
Black diorite statue of Gudea who ruled Lagash from around 2150 BC. The statue called the is dedicated to the god Ningishzida. From the ancient Sumarian city of Lagash. Louvre Museum Paris.
Diorite statue of Gudea who ruled Lagash from around 2150 BC. The statue called the “gushing vase” dedicated to the goddess Geshtinanna. From the ancient Sumarian city of Lagash.
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