Image: Ishtar - stele of Shamsh-res-usur, governor of Mari and Suhi

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Description: Shamsh-res-usur, governor of Mari and Suhi, attitude of prayer in front of the gods (Adad and Ishtar). Stele with inscription and relief 8th century BCE from Palace Museum of Babylon (Ennigaldi-Nanna's museum?) 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. Detail of the stele : the goddess Ishtar with a bow and the star, symbol of Venus.
Title: Ishtar - stele of Shamsh-res-usur, governor of Mari and Suhi
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