Tagged: Ishtar Gate

Ishtar Gate: History and Major Facts

The Ishtar Gate was constructed during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II around 569 BCE, at the height of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Babylon, located in modern-day Hillah, Iraq, was the...

Mušḫuššu in Ancient Mesopotamia

The mušḫuššu is a prominent mythological creature from ancient Mesopotamian culture, recognized for its distinctive hybrid form. In various ancient texts and art, the creature is portrayed as part serpent,...