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Ishtar Gate of Babylon: New findings challenge original purpose and timeline
Built during the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was a tribute to Goddess Ishtar. A replica of this gateway ...
Smithsonian Magazine2d
Saving Iraq’s Treasures
The original Ishtar Gate (left, a 1980s replica) was moved to Berlin in 1903. It was built in 572 B.C.; both Nebuchadnezzar II and the prophet Daniel would have walked through it. Nik Wheeler ...
Goshen News2d
Iraq Museum
A panel composed of glazed nicks shows a lion in bas relief, symbolizing Ishtar, the goddess of love and war, from the Ishtar gate, Babylon, dating to Nabuchadnessar (650-562.B.C.), is ...
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U.S. troops accused of damaging Babylon's ancient wonder
"Key structures that were damaged include the Ishtar Gate and the Processional Way," the report added. The Ishtar Gate, an entrance to the northern part of the city, is decorated with animals that ...
The StarPhoenix25d
Star of Ishtar serves not only Assyrian, but Western, Greek and Italian food in Sutherland
Q: Why did you choose the name, Star of Ishtar Restaurant? A: Ishtar is a Babylon gate that was built over 2,500 years ago. A lot of people don’t know about Ishtar Gate, but it’s a famous ...