Standing next to a Lamassu at the British Museum offers a real sense of ancient history. These giant stone guardians featuring a human head, a winged bull's body, and five legs to appear standing from the front and walking from the side, were originally built to protect the gates of Assyrian palaces.
Despite being thousands of years old, the intricate details in the stone remain incredibly clear. Seeing these massive figures in person is a reminder of how ancient civilizations used art and scale to define their power and protect their cities.
