Akitu House

temple, Babylon, Mesopotamia

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The Akitu House was a temple located outside the city of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia. It was a significant site, particularly during the New Year festival, which celebrated the god Marduk's victory over Tiamat. This festival was also a time for the crowning and investiture of new kings. The Akitu House was visited by Marduk during this important annual celebration. The temple was situated along the Processional Way, which led from the Ishtar Gate, a major ceremonial entrance to the city.12

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…dragons, it led to the Akitu House, a small temple outside the city that was said to be visited by Marduk at the New Year festival. West of the Ishtar Gate, one of eight fortified gates, were two palace complexes that covered about 40 acres (16 hectares) with their fortifications.
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…dragons, it led to the Akitu House, a small temple outside the city that was said to be visited by Marduk at the New Year festival. West of the Ishtar Gate, one of eight fortified gates, were two palace complexes that covered about 40 acres (16 hectares) with their fortifications.
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