U.S. troops accused of damaging Babylon's ancient wonder
The U.S. military did major damage to the site of one of the wonders of the ancient world while converting it into a base, the United Nations said in a new report. The site of the Hanging Gardens of ...
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Ishtar Gate of Babylon: New findings challenge original purpose and timeline
A replica of this gateway now serves as a prime tourist attraction in Iraq, enticing visitors to the historic city of Babylon ...
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Beautiful Babylon: Jewel of the Ancient World
The Beautiful Blue GateThe most famous of the eight gates Nebuchadrezzar II built around Babylon, this gate was dedicated to Ishtar, goddess of love and war, and was the crowning glory of the king ...