These renovations involve mitigating groundwater damage to the north retaining wall of the Ishtar Gate, and restoring the Temple of Ninmakh, dedicated to the Sumerian mother Goddess.

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The official reopening of the temple is set for this autumn, after which it will be available for gatherings such as weddings, concerts, and the Babylon Festival, a celebration of international cultures that takes place every spring.