How was the ishtar gate constructed

The Ishtar Gate was constructed by theBabylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II and it was the eighth gate of thecity of Babylon and became the main entrance into the city. TheIshtar Gate was part of Nebuchadnezzar’s plan to beautify hisempire’s capital. It was named so, because it was dedicated to theBabylonian goddess Ishtar. The front of the gate is adorned withglazed bricks with alternating rows of dragons and bulls. The wallsare adorned with over 120 sculptural lions, flowers, and enameledyellow tiles. The Ishtar gate was excavated between 1902 to 1914 CEduring which 45 feet of the original foundation of the gate wasdiscovered.