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Ishtar Gate: Jstapes Thursday, September 6, 2012 8:48:21 AM CT 00:23:df:ad:32:08

The Ishtar Gate was constructed as an entrance to Babylon dedicated to the goddess Ishtar. It was made of glazed bricks arranged in alternating patterns of dragons and lions. Through the gate was a processional way lined with statues of lions. The gate was originally located in Babylon but is now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.

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Ishtar Gate: Jstapes Thursday, September 6, 2012 8:48:21 AM CT 00:23:df:ad:32:08

The Ishtar Gate was constructed as an entrance to Babylon dedicated to the goddess Ishtar. It was made of glazed bricks arranged in alternating patterns of dragons and lions. Through the gate was a processional way lined with statues of lions. The gate was originally located in Babylon but is now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.

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Ishtar Gate

jstapes

Thursday, September 6, 2012 8:48:21 AM CT

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Dedicated to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar Constructed using glazed brick with alternating rows of dragons Through the gate is Professional Way, lined with lions

Neo Babylonia and Persia

jstapes

Thursday, September 6, 2012 8:48:21 AM CT

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Height: 47 feet, Width:32 feet Neolithic period Was in Babylon, now in Staatliche Museen, Berlin

jstapes

Thursday, September 6, 2012 8:48:21 AM CT

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Opinions
This structure is very interesting
I like that there seems to be a pattern to how the animals are laid out. The animals are not just scattered. It makes me wonder how they planned it. -Cierra

i like the color of it its so deep and rich im not sure what the

because of the rich blue color and the tall sides.

animals are but they look like camels and i it wins my approval -shade

columns on the -Janique

like camels so

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