Lion of Al-lāt
The Lion of Al-lāt, 2010 | |
| Location | Temple of Al-Lat, Palmyra, Syria |
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| Coordinates | 34°33′15″N 38°16′00″E / 34.5542°N 38.2667°E |
| Material | Limestone |
| Height | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
| Completion date | c. 1st century |
| Dismantled date | 27 June 2015 (by ISIL) |
The Lion of Al-lāt (Arabic: أسد اللات) is an ancient statue that adorned the Temple of Al-Lat in Palmyra, Syria. On 27 June 2015, it was severely damaged by the ISIL after it captured Palmyra. The statue was removed to the National Museum of Damascus and underwent reconstruction work, and now stands again.