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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon

CHAPTER VIII
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I made the way of Nana, the protectress of her votaries.
The great gates of the Ingur-Bel and the Nimiti-Bel-the reservoir of Babylon, at the time of the flood (lit.

of fulness), inundated them.
These gates I raised.

Against the waters their foundations with brick and mortar I built.

[Here follows a description of the gates, with various architectural details, an account of the decorations, hangings, etc.] For the delight of mankind I filled the reservoir.

Behold! besides the Ingur-Bel, the impregnable fortification of Babylon.


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