Babylon

Babylon was one of the greatest cities of ancient Mesopotamia.
Located between the Tigris and Euphrates, it became a cultural and political center.

King Hammurabi created the famous Code of Hammurabi.
It was a set of laws that governed Babylonian society with justice.

Babylon was known for its monumental architecture.
The Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were legendary.

The city reached its peak under Nebuchadnezzar II.
He expanded the kingdom and built the famous Ishtar Gate.

Babylonian religion was polytheistic and highly complex.
The chief god was Marduk, worshipped in grand temples.

Babylon was an important center for astronomy and mathematics.
Scholars developed advanced knowledge of planetary movements.

The city was conquered multiple times by rival empires.
Persians, Greeks, and eventually Romans altered its history.

Alexander the Great conquered Babylon in 331 BC.
He planned to make it his empire’s capital but died before achieving it.

After its fall, Babylon lost its importance.
Its ruins remained buried under the sand for centuries.

Today, Babylon is an archaeological site in Iraq.
It represents one of the most fascinating civilizations in human history.