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Rare. 3 famous Arabic goddesses (اللاة و العزة و مناة). In the middle, Al-Lat (also Allat, Allatu, and Alilat) flanked by two smaller female figures, Manat and al-Uzza. From the 5th temple at #Hatra, #Iraq. Parthian period, 1st to 3rd century CE. My #Nikon D750 at the Iraq Museum pic.twitter.com/azuQak4Opv
— Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin (@OsamaSMAmin) February 4, 2020
This carved scene in relief depicts 3 women above a standing and roaring lion. In the middle Al-Lat (also Allat, Allatu, and Alilat) wears a wonderful military attire and head cap (similar to Athena). Her right arm holds a long spear while the left hand holds a shield…
— Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin (@OsamaSMAmin) February 4, 2020
Medusa appears on her chest. Al-Lat stands on both feet. She is flanked by two smaller female figures; both of them raise their right hand in salutation while their left hands grasp and lift up an elegant garment…
— Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin (@OsamaSMAmin) February 4, 2020
They also stand on their left foot while their right foot is a little bit relaxed, unlike Al-Lat. It is unknown whether these females represent worshippers or the goddesses Manat and al-Uzza…
— Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin (@OsamaSMAmin) February 4, 2020
From the 5th temple at Hatra, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq. Parthian period, 1st to 3rd century CE. On display at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq.
— Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin (@OsamaSMAmin) February 4, 2020
