Ishtar Gate Collection

Ishtar Gate from Babylon at Berlin Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate, entrance to archaeological site, Babylon, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Middle East

Close-up of Bull of Adad and other symbols on the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Middle East

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and Ziggurat in ancient city of Babylon

Illustration of the Ishtar Gate in ancient Babylon (w/c on paper)
5023490 Illustration of the Ishtar Gate in ancient Babylon (w/c on paper); (add.info.: eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon)

Iraq - Ruins of Babylon - Ishtar Gate
3790477 Iraq - Ruins of Babylon - Ishtar Gate; (add.info.: Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - An inscription on the Ishtar Gate)

Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk
3790475 Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk; (add.info.: Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk)

Moulded bricks from the Ishtar Gate showing lions and mushrushu, 7th century BC
Moulded bricks from the Ishtar Gate from Babylon, erected in the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, showing lions and mushrushu, from the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, 7th century BC

Entrance of Cyrus into Babylon, illustration from Hutchinson
IL340187 Entrance of Cyrus into Babylon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 538 BCE)

Dragons and bulls, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II

Bull, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was the northern entrance to the inner city of Babylon

Dragon, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was the northern entrance to the inner city of Babylon

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was the northern entrance to the inner city of Babylon

The Ishtar Gate, Babylon. Relief of bull, 6th century BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Ishtar Gate, Babylon. Relief of bull, 6th century BC. Found in the collection of the Pergamon Museum, Berlin

Relief on the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, 1917-1919

Ishtar Gate, Babylon
Ishtar Gate, c575 BC. Reconstruction in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin, of the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon built by Nebuchadnezzar II in c575 BC

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, 575 BC, (c20th century). The Ishtar Gate was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon. It was constructed in about 575 BC by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north

Glazed brick relief of a mushrushu on the Ishtar Gate, 7th century BC
Glazed brick relief of a mushrushu, sacred to Marduk, on the Ishtar Gate erected in Babylon in the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 7th century BC

Glazed brick relief of a lion on the Ishtar Gate, 7th century BC
Glazed brick relief of a lion on the sacred way leading up to the Ishtar Gate from Babylon, erected in the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, From the Pergamon Museums collection in Berlin, 7th century BC

Lion passant from wall of the sacred way to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon (Iraq), c575 BC
Lion passant from wall of the sacred way to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon (in modern Iraq), c575 BC. The lion was the cult animal of Ishtar, great goddess of the Sumero-Akkadian pantheon

Ishtar Gate, Neo-Babylonian, c575 BC
Ishtar Gate, Babylonian, c575 BC. The Ishtar Gate, through which a processional road ran into the city of Babylon. One of 8 fortified gates of Nebuchandrezzars (Nebuchanezzar II) city

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and other buildings along Processional Way in ancient city of Babylon

Iraq Babylon great Various views crumbling ruins
Iraq. Babylon the great. Various views of the crumbling ruins. The Ishtar gate showing animals embossed on brick walls. 1932, Iraq, Babylon (Extinct city)

Babylon Ishtar Gate 1932 Iraq Extinct city
Babylon. The Ishtar Gate. 1932, Iraq, Babylon (Extinct city)

Iraq Babylon Ishtar Gate 1932 Extinct city
Iraq. Babylon, the Ishtar Gate. 1932, Iraq, Babylon (Extinct city)

Illustration of Chaldean soldier with shield and spear standing in front of Babylons Ishtar Gate

Lion decorating the processional way of the Ishtar Gate in Babylon, glazed bricks 6th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Babylonian art

Detail of the lion head decorating the processional way of the Ishtar Gate in Babylon, glazed bricks 6th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Babylonian art

Tourists listen to recorded description of Ishtar Gate, Babylonian dating from the 6th century BC, Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany, Europe

The reconstructed Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Close-up of Bull of Adad symbol on the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Middle East

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The Ishtar Gate, located at the Berlin Pergamon Museum in Germany, stands as a magnificent reconstruction of one of Babylon's most iconic structures. This gate was once the grand entrance to the ancient city of Babylon and is adorned with intricate symbols and mesmerizing artwork. A close-up view reveals the awe-inspiring Bull of Adad, along with other captivating symbols that adorn this majestic gateway. These moulded bricks from the 7th century BC showcase lions and mushrushu, transporting us back in time to witness the artistic brilliance of ancient civilizations. An illustration depicts not only the Ishtar Gate but also a Ziggurat, showcasing both architectural marvels from Babylon. It serves as a reminder of their advanced engineering skills and cultural significance. Dragons and bulls dominate glazed bricks on this gate, showcasing their importance in Babylonian mythology. The craftsmanship displayed here is truly remarkable; each brick tells a story through its intricate design. As we gaze upon these relics from Iraq's historical treasure trove, we are reminded of Cyrus' triumphant entrance into Babylon. An illustration captures this momentous event when he conquered the city and established his rule. The relief carving depicting a bull further emphasizes Assyrian artistry during the 6th century BC. Its attention to detail showcases how art was intertwined with daily life in ancient times. Today, visitors can marvel at this extraordinary piece of history at Berlin's Pergamon Museum—a testament to human ingenuity and creativity that has stood strong for centuries despite being far away from its original home in Iraq's bustling cityscape.