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The Lion of Babylon is a historic theme in the region. The statue is considered among the most important symbols of Babylon in particular and Mesopotamian art in general.The statue is considered a national symbol of Iraq. The statue was built by the Chaldean Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BC).