Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani announced on Friday the discovery of the largest winged bull in the history of the Assyrian state, measuring approximately 6 meters tall. The discovery was located inside the royal hall of King Esarhaddon's palace behind the Prophet Yunus Mosque in Mosul.
Badrani said, "Excavation teams were able to discover the largest winged bull in the history of the Assyrian state. This discovery, which is approximately 6 meters tall, is of great archaeological and historical value." He noted that "excavation work indicates the presence of other, smaller versions, and has also led to the identification of the area of the throne room, which holds significant importance in the history of the Assyrian state."
He added, "The site of the royal palace includes adjacent halls leading to the throne room, in addition to the presence of two copies of the winged bull at each of the palace gates."
The largest winged bull in the history of the Assyrian state, 6 meters tall, has been discovered.
