Shamsh-res-user, solar disc, solar cross, cross with rays

Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Turkey

Stele with Inscription and Relief.

Shamsh-res-usur, governor of Mari and Suhi, attitude of prayer in front of the gods.

8th century B.C.
Palace Museum of Babylon.
Limestone.

The inscription says that the governor reigned for 13 years and during his reign erected the city of Gabarri-ibni, while also re-establishing the canals and encouraging the planting of date palms in different cities, and working on the development of agriculture in the city of Suhi.


Supplementary images:


Eight-pointed cross on top of the left hand of a man, engraved on a stele
Taken on  Tuesday 07th of July 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:  8th century B.C.
Source:  Istanbul, Turkey

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