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What significant feature surrounded the city of Babylon?
What significant feature surrounded the city of Babylon?
Which god was the primary deity worshipped in the central temple of Babylon?
Which god was the primary deity worshipped in the central temple of Babylon?
What architectural feature is the Etemenanki ziggurat known for?
What architectural feature is the Etemenanki ziggurat known for?
Which of the following characteristics describes the houses in Babylon?
Which of the following characteristics describes the houses in Babylon?
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Which present-day country is home to the remnants of the Ishtar Gate?
Which present-day country is home to the remnants of the Ishtar Gate?
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Ancient City of Babylon
- Babylon was described as a luxurious city in the 2nd millennium BC, along the Euphrates River.
- Nebuchadnezzar II ruled during the city's height (604-562 BC), filling it with spectacular buildings.
- The city was surrounded by defensive walls with various gates. A prominent gate, the Ishtar Gate, was adorned with blue glazed bricks.
- Houses were arranged in neighborhoods with narrow streets, courtyards, and flat roofs with air vents for ventilation.
- The city housed several temples, prominent amongst them the Marduk temple and the Etemenanki ziggurat.
- The Etemenanki ziggurat was a significant tiered structure, approximately 60 meters tall, with a shrine at its peak, also dedicated to Marduk.
- Impeccable palaces, including the Royal Palace, with courtyards and throne rooms, were part of the city.
- Hanging gardens, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are speculated to have existed in Babylon.
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Test your knowledge about the ancient city of Babylon, its luxurious structures, and legendary ruler Nebuchadnezzar II. Explore the significance of its iconic landmarks like the Ishtar Gate and Etemenanki ziggurat. Find out more about the city's unique architecture and the renowned Hanging Gardens.
