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Kudurru (stele) of King Marduk-zakir-shumi (852-828 BC). An
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Kudurru (stele) of King Marduk-zakir-shumi (852-828 BC). An act of donation to a priest of the temple of Eana of Uruk. Mesopotamia. Limestone. Cuneiforme. Babylon exposore. Louvre. Paris
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Antique Antiquities Aristocrat Babylon Babylonian Cuneiform Donation Dynasty Figures Inscribed Inscription Insignia Kudurru Limestone Louvre Mesopotamia Monarch Near Nobility Nobleman Priest Priestess Ruling Script Scripture Stele System Uruk
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This ancient Kudurru, or stele, showcases the regal presence of King Marduk-zakir-shumi of the Kassite Dynasty in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 852-828 BC. The monarch is depicted in noble attire, adorned with insignia of royalty, standing near a priest and a priestess of the temple of Eana in Uruk. The limestone stele is inscribed with cuneiform script, an intricate system of writing that was the primary means of recording history and religious texts in the ancient Near East. King Marduk-zakir-shumi is known for his significant contributions to Babylonian society and religion. This Kudurru is an act of donation, a testament to his piety and generosity towards the temple and its religious leaders. The figures are carved in high relief, adding depth and dimension to the stone, and the intricate details of their clothing and insignia reveal the aristocratic class and hierarchy of the time. The Kudurru was discovered in Babylon and is now a prized possession of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, where it is displayed for the world to marvel at the rich history and artistic achievements of ancient Mesopotamia. The stele is a reminder of the complex and fascinating society that thrived in the Near East thousands of years ago, and the enduring influence of its religious and cultural traditions.
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