The Processional Street at the Ishtar Gate in Babylon: The Construction of the Middle Levels during Nebuchadnezzar II

https://doi.org/10.34780/8e9a-f6k6

Authors

  • Olof Pedersén [Author] Uppsala University
  • Ammar Al-Taee [Author] State Board of Antiquities and Heritage in Iraq, Babylon Province
  • Thierry Grandin [Author] Architect DPLG

Abstract

The rebuilding of the modern retaining walls north of the Ishtar Gate made it possible to study the profiles around the middle level of the Processional Street constructed in 592 BC or shortly thereafter. This level agrees with the middle platform for visitors at the new retaining walls. More information was revealed concerning the construction of the street, its pavement and the round and square pedestals.

Keywords:

Ishtar Gate, Processional Street, Nebuchadnezzar II, street construction, pedestals

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Published

2025-04-15

Issue

Vol. 16 (2023): Zeitschrift für Orient-Archäologie

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How to Cite

Pedersén, O., Al-Taee, A. and Grandin, T. (2025) “The Processional Street at the Ishtar Gate in Babylon: The Construction of the Middle Levels during Nebuchadnezzar II”, Zeitschrift für Orient-Archäologie, 16(1). doi:10.34780/8e9a-f6k6.