Behind and to the east of the Ishtar Gate is the Lion of Babylon supposed to represent Babylonia conquering Egypt. Photographer: Balding, Charles Dennis
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Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the lion sculpture. Subjects = archaeological sites; archaeology Location = Babylon; Iraq
This is really a very deep pit. The site of the Temple of Marduk, [Babylon]. The road on the far side leads to it. Photographer: Balding, Charles Dennis