GERMANY ~ Ishtar Gate - Pergamonmuseum - Berlin - UNESCO ~

... Pretty view of a massive vibrant blue clay bricks gate with animal relief sculptures... it shows the upper part of the ancient eighth gate that used to guard an entrance to Babylon (in present-day Iraq) ... the most well-known landmark in the ancient city of Babylon... the gateway was excavated and then partly rebuilt at the Pergamon Museum after the end of the First World War in 1918... this magnificent structure offers a glimpse of the ancient city of Babylon and its rich history... as part of the ambitious Museum Island Master Plan, the museum is now completely closed to visitors... the institution is not scheduled to partially reopen until spring 2027  with some sections of the museum, including the famous Ishtar Gate, scheduled to stay closed until 2037...  Thanks Dustin!(✿◠‿◠)  

The Ishtar Gate was originally built during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BCE as part of a larger complex of walls, gates, and palaces. This monumental structure served as a ceremonial passage and a symbol of the city’s might and religious devotion. Named after the goddess Ishtar, the gate was dedicated to her worship, reflecting the importance of fertility and love in Babylonian culture.

 In 1999, UNESCO designated Museum Island and its five museums as a World Heritage Site.

 

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The 100th Anniversary of the Planetarium in Germany

(Issued 05-10-2023)