Babylon is one of the most famous cities from ancient times in Iraq. Babylon is heard a lot about in the biblical stories and is famous for its amazing walls and buildings. It is the the home of a popular artifact, the Ishtar gate. This gate was constructed in 575 BCE by the Babylonian king. The gate was named after a Babylonian goddess named Ishtar. This famous gate has a great deal of importance, many designs and complex rock carvings and graphics. The Ishtar Gate was an important historical monument for centuries. The gate was not only important to the people of Babylon but was known all across the world for its beautiful construction. “The message of course, was that Babylon was protected and defended by the gods, and one would be wise …show more content…
“During the Festival of the New Year — a springtime observance in ancient Babylon — grand religious celebrations followed the path of the Processional Way from the temple district, past the palace, and through the Ishtar Gate to the Bit Akitu, or ''House of the New Year's Festival,'' which lay just north of the city walls”. When I look upon the Ishtar gate I see royalty and importance. To me it represents power and authority of Babylon, but also a sense of welcome. The first thing I notice is the variety of different levels of architecture and colors. Since the gate had to reconstructed, it is no longer its original size. Know it is half the size of the original and is in storage. Some museums around the world still have pieces of the original gate, but it is nothing like the full original. “After World War I part of the gateway, the smaller antegate, was reconstructed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin and is on public display”. The gate represents the entire city of Babylon and what the city represents. This gate is famous and without it the city of Babylon would not be as famous as it was. Many people came from all over just to see the designs of the gate. Many people say that when you stand on top of the gate you can see the entire city of …show more content…
Many people sacrifice their time and money on the gate. The importance, meaning and architecture of the structure are what make the gate special. Historical pieces like the Ishtar gate is what keeps people involved and related to the history of the world. The gate was very important to the society and life of Babylon and as soon as the gate was reconstructed, so was the city. Without the gate Babylon turns into nothing. Thanks to King Nebuchadnezzar, when he ordered the construction of the Ishtar gate he turned Babylon into empire of beauty, that attracted visitors from all
The Babylonians were the 2nd group of people who conquered Sumer. The Babylonians rose by being lead by Hammurabi. Hammurabi was best known for his code of laws. The code of laws was meant for everyone in the city. The Babylonians were located on the banks of the Euphrates river. The river became an important part of trade. Hammurabi worked to unite his empire. The trade helped his empire economy a lot. Many types of artisans used materials brought back from different lands. These arts flourished so much. The code of laws helped him keep control of his empire and how he took care of his people in his empire. The kings begun to stop listening to Hammurabi and listening to other
A group called the Sumerians dominated majority of Mesopotamia and left their legacy on the land. They created writing, built monuments, and developed a social structure. They established how the economy and how the government works. There was independent city-state, and each state had its own king. In these times, the people were very focused on religion and so in the center of every town was a temple dedicated to the chief god/goddess of the city.
According to Ancient History Encyclopedia, Hammurabi was the sixth king of Babylon of the First Babylonian Dynasty from 1792 B.C.E. to 1750 B.C.E. Located in present day Iraq, Hammurabi is recognized with uniting this area, Mesopotamia (Hammurabi). While in power he pursued many military battles. The main purpose of these battles was to gain control of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. “This was essential as their agricultural productivity depended on it (Hammurabi)”.
The Dome of the Rock, the famous and astoundingly beautiful structure stands in Jerusalem residing over where the Solomonic Temple, a scared Jewish spot, used to be. Built by caliph ‘Abd al-Malik, and completed in 692, as listed on the corner stone, it is a site of incredible importance to Muslims. Due to limited textual evidence, it is hard to say why the Dome of the Rock was built but historians peruse every bit of textual evidence and carefully analyze every detail of the Dome of the Rock in an everlasting struggle to understand the thought process of ‘Abd al-Malik so long ago. While that can never be done, historians can offer up theories, some more accepted than others, as to why the Dome of the Rock was built and what it truly represented. The most accepted theory is that caliph ‘Abd al-Malik built the Dome of the Rock to prove Islamic power over the people of his empire, specifically the Jews and Christians. It represented several things including dominance over religion, Islamic rule over the state while also honoring the scared rock of Zion and celebrating Muhammad’s famous isra’ and mi‘raj.
was made of a stone with brick and asphalt. It adopt its name because of the white walls surrounding the temple (Ziggurats, 55). The temple was a sacred religious place, which was more important then the ruler's building because it was located in the center of the city. It points that people in Mesopotamia were extremely religious and obedient.
The Ishtar Gate to the city of Babylon stood as a testament to the aim of King Nebuchadnezzar II to rebuild the ancient city of Babylon as the most grandiose and magnificent of the ancient world’s cities. Citizens of the neo-babylonian empire were the first to bear witness to its grandeur and were likely the best equipped to appreciate the aesthetics contributing to its religious meaning. Given that it was a main entrance to the central capital of Babylon, the gate could have been seen by citizens of different social classes and levels of education, and in turn may have conveyed different meanings to different classes of citizens. In the eyes of a merchant or artisan, the brilliant blue faience bricks adorned with religiously symbolic animals
The building of this famous Roman structure is still a mystery to us today. However, the excavation of this site has helped archeologist better understand the structure itself and the way it was built. Along with this, it has helped us understand Roman culture and history more than we had before. The Colosseum is an extremely important part of Roman history and has shaped ancient Roman culture into what it is known as today.
Babylon is even home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. They are in the plalace of Nebuchadnezzar II. The gardens were built on 23 metre tall and being water by a very complicated watering system, the water being provided by The Euphrates River. They were a mountain like series of planted terraces. Excavations have found the elaborate pully system watering the gardens right up to the top terrace.
The Great Wall of China has been called a wonder by many who have seen it. It brings pride to the Chinese nation, and is known for being the only man made structure visible from space. The magnitude of The Great Wall is an architectural achievement as well as an example of the will power of man. Many find it hard to believe that such an amazing sight could have a history so filled with death, slavery and sadness as The Great Wall does. The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most famous architectural triumphs and has helped China throughout its history, even though its creation is marked by tragedy.
The Fall of Jericho entails a great deal of symbolism. For seven days the Israelite kings and soldiers marched around the city walls. On the seventh day, they encircled it seven times while seven priests carried seven trumpets. The number seven recalls the seven days of creation in Genesis. This implies the creation of a new order and foreshadows the success that will follow the first major battle of the holy war.
Monuments are a symbol of a significant time in history. Monuments represent life, death, success, and struggle just to name a few. They have become as important to society as the events they represent. They bring history alive to new generations and memories to those who experience them firsthand. Monuments create a bridge between generations. Many parents feel a certain indescribable joyfulness when they see the look in their child’s eyes they had went they viewed the same monument.
The constructions of the temple-palace had large scale implications for the Mesopotamian landscape. It served as a symbolic entity for the city and towns that it was located in due to the tremendous height of these buildings that served as beacons that loomed over villages. These temples were perceived by many individuals who resided in these villages as homes for the deities. A wide cross section of villagers from various social backgrounds belonged to a particular temple in which they would worship. “The temple community comprised a cross section of the population: officials, priests, merchants, craftsmen, food-producers and slaves.” (174 Temple-Palace) Due to the great spiritual investment that was placed within these temples it prompted much time and labor to be invested into their construction. These temples also served as an outlet in which to take care of underprivileged citizens who were poor, orphaned or physically incapable of earning a living. Besides the fact that these temples provided support to the community it also supported the government sector as well. “The activities of the temple coordinated the construction of irrigation canals that often involved the cooperation of several communities.” (174 Temple-Palace) The temple-palace served a variety of integral roles to the villages and cities located within Mesopotamia. Temples intially did not immediately serve all these features within communities in Mesopotamia. Through examining specific periods on the Mesopotamian plain we will further understand how the temple-palaces evolved over the centuries within Mesopotamia and how they eventually became centralized within the community.
The Great Wall of China stretches about 5,500 miles long crossing deserts, mountains, grasslands, and plateaus. It took more than 2,000 years to build this incredible manmade structure. Many people died to build this wall. It displays the changes between the agricultural and nomadic civilizations. It proves that the superb structure was very important to military defense. It became a national symbol of the Chinese as a security for their country and its people. The Great Wall of China must be preserved at all cost because it is a historical symbol that made it possible for China and other nations across the world to prosper (UNESCO World Heritage Centre: The Great Wall).
Mesopotamia was the first civilization on Earth, known for its agricultural achievements, the wheel, and a system of writing. Located in modern day Iraq, this “Fertile Crescent” was a frequent destination of many travelers, thieves, and other civilizations. As many civilizations collided within the area, many new advancements, and new forms of art and literature arose. Babylonian mythology was written to explain three main ideas: natural phenomenon, the creation of the world and the creation of humans. There were eight main gods in Babylonian mythology, and each was created based on events in the world around the Babylonians (Semitic Mythology 1). Anu was the head of the gods and reigned over the heavens. His army of stars appeared each night. Enlil and Ea both guarded the waters, but Enlil controlled hurricanes and flooding. Marduk was known as the creator of the world. In killing the chaotic Tiamat, he used her body to create heaven and earth. Sin and Shamash were the moon and sun gods, respectively. Ishtar was the goddess of sexuality and Tammuz was the god of the harvest (Mythology 1). Babylonian mythology focused on explaining the events occurring around their daily life. A god or a goddess’s ...
Another purpose of the building is that it is the world’s tallest building and demonstrates a living wonder. The location of the building is a pride to the people of the Middle East because it is the tallest free-standing structure in the middles east. The stunning work of art is visible to the world and incomparable work of engineering that build the Burj Khalifa.