Babylon Wall Art, Ishtar Gate Poster, Ancient Mesopotamia Print, Babylonian History Decor, Digital Download

Babylon is imagined here around 550 BCE, near the final decades of the Neo-Babylonian period, with the monumental blue Ishtar Gate opening onto a crowded ceremonial avenue.

The gate dominates the foreground in deep cobalt blue, decorated with rows of golden animal reliefs. Beyond it, the processional road stretches through the city toward temples, palace walls and waterways lined with palms.

Crowds, carts and animals move through the entrance while boats travel along the river behind the walls. The activity gives the reconstruction the feel of a functioning capital rather than a distant archaeological site.

Warm sandstone buildings fill the surrounding neighborhoods, while blue-glazed architecture provides the strongest contrast in the composition. Gold, beige, green and deep blue repeat throughout the scene under the low evening light.

A stepped temple structure rises in the distance, helping communicate the scale and religious importance of ancient Babylon without pulling attention away from the Ishtar Gate.

“BABYLON · 550 BCE” sits along the lower edge of the artwork. The restrained title leaves most of the poster to the reconstructed cityscape and its architectural detail.

A distinctive choice for people interested in Babylon, Mesopotamian history, archaeology, ancient Iraq, Near Eastern civilizations and monumental architecture.

PLEASE NOTE

This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical product, frame or printed item will be shipped.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

After purchase, Etsy will provide a PDF access guide containing:

• A Google Drive download link

• A QR code for quick access

• Simple download instructions

The downloadable ZIP folder includes:

• 6 high-resolution PNG files

• 6 high-resolution JPG files

• 12 print-ready files in total

• 300 DPI

• 6 professional print ratios: 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 5:7, 11:14 and ISO / A-Series

PRINT SIZES INCLUDED

2:3 Ratio: 4×6, 8×12, 12×18, 16×24, 20×30, 24×36 in

3:4 Ratio: 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 15×20, 18×24, 24×32 in

4:5 Ratio: 4×5, 8×10, 12×15, 16×20, 20×25, 24×30, 32×40, 40×50 in

5:7 Ratio: 5×7, 10×14, 15×21, 20×28 in

11:14 Ratio: 11×14, 22×28 in

ISO / A-Series: A5, A4, A3, A2, A1

Choose the ratio file that matches your frame or print size. All listed sizes maintain the original composition without cropping. Metric sizes are also supported within the corresponding ratio.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD

Complete your Etsy purchase.
Download the PDF provided by Etsy.
Open the Google Drive link or scan the QR code.
Download the ZIP folder.
Extract the PNG and JPG files.
Print at home, at a local print shop or with an online printing service.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Digital product only

• No physical item will be delivered

• Frame and room mockups are for display purposes only

• The artwork is not editable

• Colors may vary slightly depending on monitor, printer, paper and print settings

• For best results, professional printing and quality matte or fine art paper are recommended

• Frame and printing service are not included

• If needed, use Etsy in a browser or on a computer to access your PDF

USAGE

For personal use only. The files may not be resold, shared, redistributed, altered for resale or used commercially.

Because this is a digital product, returns and exchanges are not accepted. Please contact us if you have any issues accessing your files.

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