Mushussu Collection

Discover the mythical Musa¸«ussu (Sirrush) dragon at Babylon's Ishtar Gate, a Neo-Babylonian masterpiece from the 4th century BC

Mushussu Collection: Musa¸«ussu (sirrush) and aurochs relief, Babylon, Iraq Musß©½ussu

Musa¸«ussu (sirrush) and aurochs relief, Babylon, Iraq Musß©½ussu
Mushussu (sirrush) and aurochs relief, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Mushussu Collection: Ishtar Gate. 4th century BC. Babylon

Ishtar Gate. 4th century BC. Babylon
Ishtar Gate. The eight gate of the inner wall of Babylon. Built in 575 BC by order to Nebuchadnezzar II. Reconstructed in 1930. Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

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Discover the mythical Musa¸«ussu (Sirrush) dragon at Babylon's Ishtar Gate, a Neo-Babylonian masterpiece from the 4th century BC. This magnificent relief depicts the dragon guarding the gate alongside an aurochs, symbolizing strength and power. Musa¸«ussu, also known as the Musí½ussu, was a mythical creature with the body of a serpent, the wings of an eagle, and the head of a lion. This dragon guardian was believed to protect the city of Babylon and its goddess Ishtar. Explore the rich history and mythology of Mesopotamia through the captivating art of the Ishtar Gate at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.