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title: Dolerite Statue of Gudea, ruler of Lagash
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2450/dolerite-statue-of-gudea-ruler-of-lagash/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Dolerite Statue of Gudea, ruler of Lagash

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

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## Image Caption

Dolerite statue of Gudea, ruler of Lagash. Upper part of standing figure with head; carved and polished mottled green dolerite; but neck restored; represents Gudea, king of Lagash. It is possible that the head and body were not originally part of a single statue. From Girsu (modern Telloh), southern [Mesopotamia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mesopotamia/), Iraq. Reign of Gudea, circa 2130 BCE. (The British Museum, London)

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2014, March 31). Dolerite Statue of Gudea, ruler of Lagash. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2450/dolerite-statue-of-gudea-ruler-of-lagash/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Dolerite Statue of Gudea, ruler of Lagash." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 31, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2450/dolerite-statue-of-gudea-ruler-of-lagash/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Dolerite Statue of Gudea, ruler of Lagash." *World History Encyclopedia*, 31 Mar 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2450/dolerite-statue-of-gudea-ruler-of-lagash/>.

## License & Copyright

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