JOURNAL ARTICLE

LION OF BABYLON.

  • Published In: All About History, 2025, n. 153. P. 17 1 of 3

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Staniforth, Emily; McKelvie, Callum 3 of 3

Abstract

The Lion of Babylon, a 2,600-year-old statue found near the ruins of Babylon's Northern Palace in Iraq, is believed to have been built by the Hittites, not King Nebuchadnezzar II as previously thought. The statue, depicting a lion trampling a human victim, symbolizes power, strength, and royalty, as well as the Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar. After undergoing restoration efforts by the World Monuments Fund, the Lion of Babylon remains a significant artefact and emblem of both ancient Babylon and modern Iraq. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2025/03, Issue 153, p17
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:183011448
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