Archaeologists measured the magnetic fields found in clay bricks to determine the construction date of Babylon's Ishtar Gate. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Babylon was a city famous for many things, but most notable was its wondrous architecture. Both the Tower of Babel and the Hanging Gardens were associated with the city and referenced in many historic ...

"This catalogue is published by the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World at New York University in association with Princeton University Press on the occasion of the exhibition 'A wonder to ...

Restoration work at the Temple of Ninmakh involved fixing not just war-related damage, but also ill-conceived repairs undertaken last century Photo: Hadani Ditmars Mentioned in the sacred texts of all ...

The Ishtar Gates are incredible, blue, and filled with so much history. Looking upon these Ocean Blue Gates of History makes you feel like you are holding hands with the past. This was the entrance to ...

The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and light. Dust rises from the ground in soft clouds, carrying a faint scent that seems older than time ...