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

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.