Plaque with Gilgamesh and Humbaba
2000 BC - 1600 BC
Clay
Original Site Unknown
27.5 cm x 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm
Clay
Original Site Unknown
27.5 cm x 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm
Look Closely!
What do you see?
What makes you think that?
What else do you see?
Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
What do you think the monster on this plaque might represent?
Based on the evidence presented here, what type of man do you think Gilgamesh was?
Can you think of any modern stories in which heroes have to fight monsters?