Lion of Al-lāt
Historical statue in Palmyra, Syria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Lion of Al-lāt (Arabic: أسد اللات) is an ancient statue that adorned the Temple of Al-Lat in Palmyra, Syria. On 27 June 2015, it was severely damaged by the ISIL after it captured Palmyra.[1] The statue was removed to the National Museum of Damascus and underwent reconstruction work, and now stands again.[2]
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34.5542°N 38.2667°E / 34.5542; 38.2667 | |
Location | Temple of Al-Lat, Palmyra, Syria |
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Material | Limestone |
Height | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
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