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This pair of ancient stone lion sculptures are mentioned in the book Our Oriental Heritage by Will Durant and are most commonly identified as the “Prudhoe Lions.” These two monumental red granite lions were originally associated with the temple of Soleb in Nubia (ancient Egypt) during the 18th Dynasty under Amenhotep III. After various historical relocations, they were eventually donated to the British Museum in 1835, where they remain on display today.
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