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This partially mutilated head mace was inscribed with an Akkadian cuneiform script, which mentions that this stone head mace is a votive offering dedicated by La-arab, king of Gutium. Although they left little evidence of their rule, it appears they the Guti adopted the Mesopotamian culture and religious traditions. From Sippar, Southern Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. Circa 2150 BCE.
The British Museum, London.
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Amin, O. S. M. (2018, February 28). Votive Head Mace of La-arab, King of Gutium. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8197/votive-head-mace-of-la-arab-king-of-gutium/
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Votive Head Mace of La-arab, King of Gutium." World History Encyclopedia, February 28, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8197/votive-head-mace-of-la-arab-king-of-gutium/.
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Votive Head Mace of La-arab, King of Gutium." World History Encyclopedia, 28 Feb 2018, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8197/votive-head-mace-of-la-arab-king-of-gutium/.
