commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha
the Sumerian god of water and knowledge
a crucial artifact from ancient Mesopotamia
The Goddess of the Night is depicted flanked by two owls and perched upon two supine lions
The infamous gate was once considered one of the original seven wonders of the ancient world
Nabu of Nimrud Framed Print, Canvas, Poster Size (Inches):16'' x 20'' commissioned by Muhammad Ali PashaPurchase 3 prints and enjoy 50% off your lowest priced item * Nabu, the ancient Mesopotamian deity of scribes, writing, and wisdom, was revered by the Assyrians and Babylonians until around 200 AD with the decline of cuneiform writing. As the son of Marduk and grandson of Enki, the god of creation, Nabu held a significant role as the patron deity of Borsippa, a city near Babylon. The featured statue, dating to 810 800 BC, was unearthed from the Temple