Ishtar Gate - Babylon (Iraq)

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Imagine entering the ancient city of Babylon… This model was created by Zuknaini "Izu" Mohd Sabri, aka @izuka.arts . He also has great videos of his architectural models.It depicts the brightly colored Isthar Gate, once a Wonder of the Ancient World (pushed off the list by the main 7 Wonders). This model includes the whole double gate as it was originally built in Babylon, not just the smaller first one that can be seen today in Berlin's Pergamon Museum.The Ishtar Gate was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon (in present-day Hillah, Babil Governorate, Iraq). It was constructed in about 575 BCE by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north side of the city. It was part of a grand walled processional way leading into the city. The walls were finished in glazed bricks mostly in blue, decorated with low reliefs in intervals of lions, dragons and bulls, representing deities, including Ishtar, to whom the gate was dedicated.It is a controversial archeological treasure because it was excavated by German archeologists in the early 20th century, and smuggled out of Iraq to Germany, where it is partly reconstructed since the end of WWI in the Pergamon Museum. Iraq has requested its return several times but there is debate about its safety due to Iraq's instability (from Wikipedia). MiniWorld3D is happy to bring this model to life as a homage to all people of Iraq. Please give credit, it's all about spreading culture and education!If you like models like this, consider joining our Printables.com Club to access other store models and exclusive new ones every month! Find all our profiles, YouTube channel & social media on:linktr.ee/miniworld3dFollow us on IG!instagram.com/miniworld3dinstagram.com/izuka.artsWe are also on Patreon!patreon.com/MiniWorld3D MiniWorld 3D is a collective of 55+ artists creating the best library of 3D printable models of landmarks of the world! Print photos by Dany Sánchez, printed in Fulament matte blue PLA and hand painted with acrylics. Location photo in Berlin's Pergamon Museum by Rictor Norton CC BY 2.0-----------------PRINT SETTINGSNo supports. The arches support themselves well, especially at slow speeds and great cooling. Print slow, such as 20mm/s outer perimeters, or scaled up for best details of the reliefs. Stringing is likely in the battlements, lots of retractions happen there.Infill as low as 12%, lightning pattern suggested. Re-selling these files online, or selling physical prints on platforms like on Etsy without a Reseller License issued by MiniWorld3D is strictly forbidden, legal action will be taken. If you are interested in selling this, send us a message, we have attractive Reseller License plans where we all can win.