As the fertility goddess, Ishtar was often associated with eggs, which were seen as a symbol of new life and rebirth. In ancient times, people would decorate eggs in honour of Ishtar and give them ...

The Great Gate of Ishtar which stood at the entrance to Babylon has inspired awe since the 6th Century BC. Amanda Ruggeri finds out why. When Antipater of Sidon, the Greek poet of the 2nd Century ...

Of the five museums, it is the Pergamon that attracts the most visitors, drawn by its spectacular treasures and its star attraction, the Gate of Ishtar from the ancient city of Babylon.

Among the marvels they did discover was the glorious Ishtar Gate, constructed of vibrant glazed bricks and adorned with depictions of fantastic beasts. A dragon is just one of the many creatures ...