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Lamassu of Khorsabad is a statue and colossus in Iraq, Asia. It is held at Musee du Louvre and other museums. Musee du Louvre dates it to c. 713-706 BCE. Its listed material is Limestone. Its height is listed as 4.2 m (estimated). Musee du Louvre also records: “Palace guardians.”
Winged human-headed bulls carved from single blocks, guarding Sargon II's palace.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 713 BCE - 706 BCE c. 713-706 BCE Musee du Louvre | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Palace guardians Musee du Louvre | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 709 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 713 BCE - 706 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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