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This terracotta plaque was used to protect households from enemies. 800-500 BCE. From Southern Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. (British Museum, London)
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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APA Style
Amin, O. S. M. (2017, August 21). Mushhushshu Plaque. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6999/mushhushshu-plaque/
Chicago Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Mushhushshu Plaque." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 21, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6999/mushhushshu-plaque/.
MLA Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Mushhushshu Plaque." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Aug 2017. Web. 06 Feb 2023.
