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The Processional Way, Babylon, Iraq, 1977.

The Processional Way, Babylon, Iraq, 1977.

2-332-260 - Vivienne Sharp/Heritage Images

The Processional Way, Babylon, Iraq, 1977. The Processional Way led into the ancient city of Babylon through the Ishtar Gate. Built in c575 BC during the reign of Nebuchadrezzar II it was lined with glazed bricks featuring illustrations of lions. Statues of the Babylonian gods were paraded along the Processional Way during New Year celebrations.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Vivienne Sharp, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Nebuchadnezzar II: Babylonian: King
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Iraq Bābil Babylon

  1. 32 33 00 N , 044 24 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Architecture & Archaeology Ancient Sites

Places Asia Iraq

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5183x3373
File Size : 51,218kb

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  1. images-012.tif
  1. 0470007986
  1. 2-332-260
  1. 2332260
  1. images-012
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