The Lion Temple of Naga, Sudan


The entrance reliefs show the king and queen striking their enemies. The queen reflects Merotic culture in both her importance being equal to that of the king, but also in her figure style.


Size: 5534px × 4421px
Location: South of Meroë at the Sixth Cataract, Sudan
Photo credit: © Frédérique Cifuentes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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