Ishtar Gate

Monumental gate in Babylon, Mesopotamia (circa 575 BCE), with glazed brick reliefs.

Core Features

• Built with brick and terracotta.
• Includes masonry.

Architectural Connections

• Mesopotamian: Regional tradition.
• Civic: Ceremonial entrance.

Related Elements & Sites

Ziggurat of Ur (related site), Arch (element), Ancient (period)