close-up of a large stone lion sculpture, located in the city of Khartoum, Sudan, at coordinates 15

close-up of a large stone lion sculpture, located in the city of Khartoum, Sudan, at coordinates 15.607, 32.508. The sculpture is weathered and has a number of dark spots on its surface. It is partially covered by a long vine growing in front of it. The lion is laying on its side with its head turned slightly to the left. The sculpture is resting on a stone base inscribed with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The sculpture is surrounded by dirt and gravel, with more vines growing around it. The background consists of a clear blue sky.