Excavation Photograph

Black and white aerial photograph of the fragmentary brick wall remains of an archaeological site. Some portions of walls in the center of the photograph reveal vertical columns of raised relief brick dragons and bulls.

Excavation Photograph

Description:
View of unglazed remains of the Ishtar Gate found in situ
Artist:
Photographer unknown
Medium:
Gelatin silver print
Location:
Babylon, Iraq
Dimensions:
H. 22.86 cm; W. 31.43
Date:
1902 CE; reprinted 2019
Inventory Number:
Bab Ph 201 + Bab Ph 202b
Lender:
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Vorderasiatisches Museum
© Staatliche Museen zu Berlin – Vorderasiatisches Museum; Photoarchiv, Montage: Olaf M. Teßmer