Elam
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Elam was an ancient civilization centered in the far west and southwest of what is today Iran, stretching from the lowlands of Ilam and Khuzestan as well as a small part of modern-day southern Iraq. T
Kneeling Bull with Vessel. Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel, Proto-Elamite period, (3100–2900 BC)
Striding figure with ibex horns, c. 3000 BC
Proto-Elamite (Susa III) cylinder seal, 3150–2800 BC.
Silver cup with linear-Elamite inscription on it. Late 3rd millennium BC. National Museum of Iran.
Manzat (goddess)
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Manzat, also spelled Mazzi'at, Manzi'at and Mazzêt, sometimes known by the Sumerian name Tiranna was a Mesopotamian and Elamite goddess representing the rainbow. She was also believed to be responsibl
An Elamite figure of a woman cupping her breasts. Louvre.
The horse head symbol (bottom row, second from the right) on a kudurru. British Museum.