The Land grant to Marduk-zākir-šumi kudurru is an ancient Mesopotamian narû, or entitlement stele, recording the gift of 18 bur 2 eše of corn-land by Kassite king of Babylon Marduk-apla-iddina I to hi
Detail from the Land grant to Marduk-zakir-sumi kudurru
Rawlinson’s line-art for the Marduk-zākir-šumi kudurru
Bau (goddess)
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Bau is a Mesopotamian goddess. The reading of her name is a subject of debate among researchers, though Bau is considered the conventional spelling today. While initially regarded simply as a life-giv
Bust of a goddess, perhaps Bau, from Girsu. Louvre Museum.
Mesopotamian female deity seated on a chair, probably Bau or Ishtar. Old-Babylonian fired clay plaque from Ur, Iraq, 2003-1595 BCE. Sulaymaniyah Museum, Iraq
A seated figurine of Bau from Ur, on display in Iraq Museum.
A tablet mentioning sacrifices made to various gods worshiped in the state of Lagash, including Bau.