Lion of Al-lāt

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The Lion of al-Lāt (اللات) was an ancient statue of a lion holding a crouching gazelle which adorned the temple of pre-Islamic goddess al-Lāt in Palmyra, Syria. The statue was made from limestone ashlars in the early 1st century AD and measured 3.5 m (11 ft) in height, weighing 15 tonnes. The lion was regarded as the consort of Al-lāt. The gazelle symbolized Al-lāt's tender and loving traits, as bloodshed was not permitted under penalty of Al-lāt's retaliation. The lion's left paw had a partially damaged Palmyrene inscription which read: tbrk ʾlt mn dy lʾyšd (whoever will not shed) dm ʿl ḥgbʾ (blood in the sanctuary). On 27. June 2015 the statue was demolished by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant after it had captured Palmyra. The statue was discovered in 1977 by a group of Polish archeologists working under Dr. Michał Gawlikowski. It was found in pieces, reused already in antiquity for the temple's foundation. Subsequently, it was decided to reassemble the pieces in front of the entrance to the Palmyra Museum. The task was undertaken by restorer Józef Gazy. In 2005, the statue underwent restoration to eliminate problems from assemblage. Ultimately, the statue was restored in imitation of its original intended appearance – a relief jumping out from a wall. During the Syrian Civil War the statue was shielded with a metal plate and sandbags to protect it from fighting.   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email [email protected] to find out how you can help.Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)

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Institute of Digital Archaeology
Digital archaeology represents the natural evolution of classical archaeology, permitting researchers to look at ancient objects in a whole new way, to uncover hidden inscriptions, invisible paint lines, the faintest palimpsests. . . and to share these discoveries with the world. Beyond that, as the Million Image Database demonstrates, it can put these crucially important repositories of our cultural identity and shared history forever beyond the reach of those who would destroy them. The Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA) is a joint venture between Harvard University, the University of Oxford and Dubai Future Foundation that promotes the development and use of digital imaging and 3D printing techniques in archaeology, epigraphy, art history and museum conservation. Further, through partnerships with institutions across the globe, the IDA creates accessible digital archives that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and the crowd-sourcing of research. Whether searching the rubble of Herculaneum or the dark corners of the Vatican Library, the IDA has the tools and human resources to help record and preserve new discoveries. Finally, through its pioneering use of large-scale 3D printing technology, the IDA carries out meticulous and culturally sensitive restorations of objects and architecture destroyed by conflict or natural disaster.

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