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Cylinder Seal with Battle of the Gods

2350 BC - 2100 BC
Stone
Original Site Unknown
3.2 cm x 2.0 cm diam.

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What do you think caused the conflict between Shamash and the second god?

Why do you think the Akkadians would have depicted battles between the gods?

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