Ishtar Gate Processional Way

This model shows Ishtar Gate and the Processional Way forming the centerpiece of the archaeological site of Babylon that one can visit today.
These architectural features illustrate the formidable engineering skills of the ancient Babylonians, as well as the endurance of the building materials and technology. While many mysteries remain to be unlocked about Babylon, the presence of Ishtar Gate and the Processional Way give us some sense of the most important areas of this ancient settlement.