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Late Babylonian Inscribed Stone
British Museum London
Late Babylonian Inscribed Stone
East India House Inscription, Late Babylonian, reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 605 - 562 BC
Babylon, southern Iraq
This inscribed Stone was found in the ruins of Babylon and describes the religious devotion and civic achievements of Nebuchadnezzar II (605 - 562 BC). The long inscription records that as well as building the Processional Way and the Ishtar Gate, the king decorated chapels and restored equipment for the New Year celebrations, such as the processional boat for the god Marduk. He also rebuilt temples and improved the City walls.
Late Babylonian Inscribed Stone
British Museum London
Late Babylonian Inscribed Stone
East India House Inscription, Late Babylonian, reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 605 - 562 BC
Babylon, southern Iraq
This inscribed Stone was found in the ruins of Babylon and describes the religious devotion and civic achievements of Nebuchadnezzar II (605 - 562 BC). The long inscription records that as well as building the Processional Way and the Ishtar Gate, the king decorated chapels and restored equipment for the New Year celebrations, such as the processional boat for the god Marduk. He also rebuilt temples and improved the City walls.