March 23, 1899 Koldeway's Verified the Bible from Babylon
Pergamon Museum Berlin 2007089 (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Original image description from the Deutsche Fotothek: Deutsch: Berlin. Pergamonmuseum, Ischtar-Tor (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Ishtar Gate. Pergamon Berlin Museum. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) City model of the main procession street (Aj-ibur-shapu) and Ishtar Gate in Babylon. Model at the Pergamonmuseum. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) The Ishtar Gate is a symbol of ancient Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar II. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Babylon-ishtar-mod (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Throughout 1898 and the early part of 1899 Robert Koldewey reconnoitered the ancient city of Babylon . A brilliant architect and archaeologist, he knew he was to be appointed to head the digging. The German Oriental Society was picking up the tab and outfitting the expedition in full. The real work began after he received the expected authorization. On this date, March 23, 1899, he began excavation in earnest on the east side of the mound of Kasr. Digging wi