Restoration of Ancient Babylon's Ishtar Gate and Temple of Ninmakh Nears Completion in Iraq
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Summary
Ancient Babylon in Iraq is experiencing a cultural revival through restoration projects led by the World Monuments Fund. Two major projects are nearing completion: mitigation of groundwater damage to the Ishtar Gate's north retaining wall and restoration of the Temple of Ninmakh dedicated to the Sumerian mother goddess. The temple is expected to officially reopen this autumn and will be available for events like weddings. This restoration work aims to bring back cultural tourism to the Mesopotamian metropolis that has suffered centuries of damage and neglect.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledTwo World Monuments Fund (WMF) projects are nearing completion and much-needed cultural tourism is returning
One project mitigates groundwater damage to the north retaining wall of the Ishtar Gate
The second is a restoration of the Temple of Ninmakh, dedicated to the Sumerian mother goddess
The team hopes there will be an official reopening for the temple this autumn, after which it will be available for gatherings such as weddings
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