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The statue were to represent the ruler in the temple, to offer consent prayer. Most of the votive statues bear a dedication explaining to which god it was dedicated. This statue, was mad for Guedea's ruler of Lagash, which was the only city-state that the Akkaidians could not get control over.
It's made out of Diorite, which is a hard stone to carve in, but than other types, which is why thousands of Guedea votives still survive today.
Guedea considered himself the ultimate god, and to keep contact with the other gods he kept many statues in various temples around Lagash. Which that's were the piece was found.
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Are the votive statue of gudea and the khafre similar?
No Its not!! Khafre is the king of Egypt while Gudea is the king of from Iraq!
What has the author Nicolae Gudea written?
Nicolae Gudea has written: 'Dacia' -- subject(s): Antiquities, History
What weather was in lagash?
it is very warm in Lagash
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What are votive holders used for?
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What ancient city is north of kish?
Lagash is north of Kish.
What is the breif history of lagash?
They killed and had kings work for slaves
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Ur, Uruk, Kish and Lagash.
In the story nightfall how do the people of lagash refer to night?
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