Ishtar Gate through which ran a processional road
Ishtar Gate through which ran a processional road. One of 8 fortified gates of Nebuchandrezzar's (Nebuchanezzar) city of Babylon, it was decorated with dragons and young bulls in brick relief. Neo-Babylonian c575 BC; restored glazed brick. Pergamon Museum
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13904218
Media ID
48411805
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6000px x 9125px
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Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
World History Archive
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