ISHTAR GATE

Ishtar Gate

Ishtar Gate

Introduction

Ishtar Gate a monumental gate in ancient Babylon built during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, who reigned in the years 605 - 562 BC and dedicated to the goddess Ishtar. It was the northern gateway of the city, Processional route, which stretched all the way to the temple of Marduk - Esagila. The object created in the way of two gates connected to pass, which because of the architecture called Ishtar gate. The facilities along with the Ishtar gate involve four towers in a square, topped crenelage, which, moreover, was also on the walls connecting the towers. (Frampton, ...