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The Investiture of Zimri-Lim is a large colorful mural discovered at the Royal Palace of the ancient city-state of Mari in eastern Syria. The fresco, which dates back to the 18th century BC, depicts Zimri-Lim, king of Mari, receiving the rod-and-ring symbol from the goddess Ishtar. It was discovered by French archaeologist André Parrot during excavations at Mari in 1935–1936. The painting is now displayed at the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France.

Overview
The painting is composed of three vertical panels arranged symmetrically, with the two outer sections framing the central one. The painting's symmetry facilitates the reconstruction of the damaged part on the left panel. The symbols and iconography of the mural are often compared to the figures atop the Stele of Hammurabi. ==Restoration==
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File:Investiture of Zimri-Lim Louvre AO19826 n02.jpg|The central register depicting the scene of investiture. File:Investiture of Zimri-Lim Louvre AO19826 n03.jpg|The winged lion symbolizes Ishtar's aggression. File:Investiture of Zimri-Lim Louvre AO19826 n04.jpg|The Lama deity dispensing water from a round vase. File:Investiture Zimri Lim Louvre diagram TT.JPG|Diagram of the mural. ==See also==
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