essanews.com on MSN1y
Ishtar Gate of Babylon: New findings challenge original purpose and timeline
Built during the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was a tribute to Goddess Ishtar. A replica of this gateway ...
National Geographic news5mon
Beautiful Babylon: Jewel of the Ancient World
The Beautiful Blue GateThe most famous of the eight gates Nebuchadrezzar II built around Babylon, this gate was dedicated to Ishtar, goddess of love and war, and was the crowning glory of the king ...
SBS3y
Does the word Easter mean Ishtar: The Assyrian Goddess of love?
and why rabbit is used as Easter Bunny? If you want to know the connection between the word Easter and the Assyrian Goddess Ishtar, and if you want to know why we dye eggs at Easter time with red ...
CNN15y
U.S. troops accused of damaging Babylon's ancient wonder
The Ishtar Gate, an entrance to the northern part of the city, is decorated with animals that portray the symbol of the god of the city of Babylon. "Damage to the gate includes smashed bricks on ...
SBS1y
What is the connection between Easter and Ishtar?
what is the relation between Easter and Ishtar? how and when did Christians adapt Sunday to be Easter day. What is the origin of the Easter Bunny and the Easter eggs? As the fertility goddess ...