Godzilla: The Series (1998)

S2E4 Protector

Title: Guardian Plot: In the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, a group of archaeologists under the leadership of Professor Abrim Kasam discovers a remarkable statue of Norzzug, the mythical flying lion that once safeguarded the ancient city of Amon-Ra. While restoration experts apply an anti-oxidant treatment to the statue, the iron-skinned guardian unexpectedly springs to life, setting off a chain of extraordinary events.