Ishtar Collection (page 2)

The Daughters of Babylon by Wilson Barrett (1848 - 1904) and Robert Hichens (1864 - 1950). First produced at the Lyric Theatre on 6th February 1897

Ishtar Gate. 4th century BC. Babylon
Ishtar Gate. The eight gate of the inner wall of Babylon. Built in 575 BC by order to Nebuchadnezzar II. Reconstructed in 1930. Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

King Shamshi-Adad V
Stela of Shamshi-Adad V (824-811 BC). King of Assyria. From the Temple of Nabu, from Nimrud (Iraq). Detail. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Plan of the city, including (b) Ishtar Gate; (n) hanging gardens; (q) temple of Marduk; (r) temple of Ishtar
BABYLONIA: PLAN OF BABYLON. Plan of the city, including (b) Ishtar Gate; (n) hanging gardens; (q) temple of Marduk; (r) temple of Ishtar

IRAQ. Babylon. Gate of Ishtar (580 BC). Rebuilt. Babylonian art. Neo-Babylonian Art. Architecture

Neo-Assyrian Art. Gypsum tile from a domestic shrine depicting a man in Assyrian court dress that is worshipping a god, perhaps Ninurta

Babylon. Monumental Procession Street. Lions relief. Archaeological Museum. Museum of Ancient Orient. Istanbul. Turkey

Decoration with aurochs and dragons in the Ishtar Gate. 6th
Ishtar Gate. Babylon. 575 BC. Decoration with aurochs and dragons. Archaeological Museum. Museum of Ancient Orient. Istanbul. Turkey

Stele with inscription and relief of the governor Shamsh-res
Stele with inscription and relief of Shamsh-res-usur, governor of Mari and Suhi, praying in front of the Gods. 8th century BC. Limestone. Palace Museum of Babylon. Archaeological Museum

BABYLON: ISHTAR GATE. The ruins of a wall of the Ishtar Gate of ancient Babylon, Iraq. Photographed in 1932

BABYLON: ISHTAR GATE. Ruins of the Ishtar Gate of ancient Babylon. Photograph, c1932

Philistines offering Sauls armour to the Canaanite and Phoenician goddess of fertility, Astaroth (Ashtoreth). Called Ishtar (Venus) by the Babylonians and Astarte by the Greeks. Samuel I 31:10

Ishtar Gate through which ran a processional road. One of 8 fortified gates of Nebuchandrezzar s
Ishtar Gate through which ran a processional road. One of 8 fortified gates of Nebuchandrezzars (Nebuchanezzar) city of Babylon, it was decorated with dragons and young bulls in brick relief

Glazed terracotta lion from the processional way from the Temple of Marduk to the Ishtar Gate, one of the eight fortified gates of Nebuchandrezzars (Nebuchanezzar) city of Babylon

Assyrian civilization. Statue of Goddess Ishtar with inscription from palace of King Assur-Bel-Kala. From Nineveh
Assyrian civilization. Statue of the Goddess Ishtar with an inscription from the palace of King Assur-Bel-Kala. From Nineveh

Babylon / Excavations
Excavations behing the gate of Ishtar in the ancient city of Babylon in Iraq

Babylon Tourist 1971
Babylon: a tourist admiring some excavated walls behind the Ishtar Gateway

The reconstructed Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

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Ishtar, the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, beauty, and war, has left an indelible mark on history. From the majestic Ishtar Gate of Babylon to stunning artworks depicting her divine presence, she continues to captivate our imagination. Dating back to 600 B. C. , the Ishtar Gate stands as a testament to Babylon's grandeur. Its glazed enamel brick sirrush dragon symbolizes power and protection under Ishtar's watchful gaze. This gate was not only a physical entrance but also a spiritual threshold connecting mortals with the divine realm. In Sumerian cylinder-seal impressions, we witness governors being introduced to kings under Ishtar's auspices. Her influence extended beyond mere mortal affairs; she held sway over political matters too. During the Victorian period in Iraq, the Gate stood as a reminder of ancient glory amidst modern times. Its intricate design and imposing structure were awe-inspiring for all who beheld it. Artists throughout history have sought inspiration from Ishtar's allure. In John Collier's painting "Astarte Syriaca, " he captures her ethereal beauty and enigmatic charm through oil on canvas. The goddess emerges as a mesmerizing figure embodying femininity and strength. The Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru from Kassite Dynasty showcases how rulers sought blessings from Ishtar for their reigns' prosperity and stability. It reflects her role as both protector and bestower of fortune upon those who honored her. Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II immortalized his devotion by erecting statues honoring Ishtar in his kingdom. These sculptures served as symbols of reverence towards this powerful deity whose favor was crucial for success in battle or conquests. Mesopotamian art reached its zenith with Neo-Babylonians' creation - the magnificent Aurochs adorning the walls of the Ishtar Gate itself.