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Bull, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq
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Bull, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq
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. It was regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World until replaced on the list by the Lighthouse of Alexandria. A reproduction of the gate was built in the 20th century as the entrance to a museum that was never completed. Another reproduction can be seen at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin
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1970s 6th Century Bc Ancient Site Babylon Babylonia Babylonian Brick Bull Chaldean Gate Glazed Glazed Brick Iraq Iraqi Ishtar Gate Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Nebuchadnezzar Ii Nebuchadrezzar Ii Neo Babylonian Seventies Sharp Vivienne Vivienne Sharp
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This print showcases the magnificent Bull, glazed bricks of the Ishtar Gate in Babylon, Iraq. Dating back to around 575 BC, this gate was constructed by King Nebuchadnezzar II and served as the northern entrance to Babylon's inner city. Once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it eventually made way for the Lighthouse of Alexandria on that prestigious list. Although this particular image is a reproduction created in the 20th century for an unfinished museum entrance, its authenticity and attention to detail are truly remarkable. The original Ishtar Gate holds immense historical significance as an archaeological site from ancient Mesopotamia. The photograph captures not only the vibrant colors and intricate patterns found on these glazed bricks but also emphasizes their sharpness and precision. The bull depicted symbolizes strength and power—a testament to Babylonian culture during that era. While gazing at this image, one can't help but marvel at how architecture transcends time, connecting us with civilizations long gone. For those unable to visit Iraq's Ishtar Gate or explore its ruins firsthand, photographs like this provide a window into our rich heritage. Vivienne Sharp skillfully captured every aspect of this masterpiece through her lens—ensuring that viewers can appreciate both its artistic beauty and historical significance without commercial intentions clouding their experience.
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