Underwood & Underwood 



THE CHIEF TEMPLE OF BABYLON, SACRED TO THE NATIONAL GOD. MARDUK 



There were hundreds of rooms in this temple. It was known as "the lofty house." A 

 "sacred way" built above the street connected it with the King's palace. Along this the 

 images of the gods and goddesses which constituted the court of Marduk were carried on 

 festive occasions. 



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