These figures stand outside
gates to the citadel. Made of brick,
the gateways and the lower walls are lined with great slabs of
stone. The slabs are decorated with low
reliefs or elaborated into guardian demons.
Winged Human Headed Bull
Who-
Assyrians
What- Limestone
Sculpture
When- 720 B.C.
Where-Khorsbad
Why- Invest
the palace facade with an imposing and dramatic aspect/to ward off
enemies