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Mesopotamian Sun of Shamash

Mesopotamian Sun of Shamash

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Construction note

A simplified geometric impression of a Mesopotamian divine emblem.

About this symbol

Meaning: Justice and the sun.
Culture / origin: Sumer / Babylonia / Assyria
Era: From c. 3000 BCE
Historical context: Emblem of the sun-god Shamash, set on boundary-stones (kudurru) and seals to invoke divine witness.

Public-domain ancient motif; credit its Mesopotamian origin.

Tags

mesopotamiansumerianbabylonianancient

SVG source

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