Assyrian Lamassu statue with a human head, bull’s body, and eagle wings. These stood at palace gates to guard against evil and show royal power. From the Neo-Assyrian Empire, around 9th century BCE [3024×4032]

Assyrian Lamassu statue with a human head, bull’s body, and eagle wings. These stood at palace gates to guard against evil and show royal power. From the Neo-Assyrian Empire, around 9th century BCE [3024×4032]

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