Mesopotamian Door Guardians: The Stone Lamassu

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Martin Surridge explains the form and purpose of the famous Mesopotamian door guardians known as Lamassu. Sculpted from gypsum or alabaster, these enormous sculptures are from the modern-day nation of Iraq and date back to 800-700 BC/BCE. They are visible today in the British Museum in London, England.

Music: Oud Dance by Doug Maxwell

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