The Ancient Near East The Ishtar Gate
This structure was constucted out of thousands of bricks individually glazed. The surface is covered with animal-like figures like dragons and bulls. These designs were made from molded bricks. This is one of the most geniously hand crafted structures of this time.

The Ishtar Gate

Who- Assyrians Artist
What- Blue Glazed Bricks
When- 575 B.C.
Where-Babylon
Why- Sacred decoration which leads to hall of Gods
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