The Code of Hammurabi: 10 Things You Should Know
Introduction – This is how historian Stephen Bertman partly summarizes the character of Hammurabi, the sixth king of the Amorite dynasty, who ascended the Babylonian…
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Marduk: History and Mythology of the Patron God of Babylon
Introduction – Venerated as the patron deity of Babylon itself, Marduk as one of the major Mesopotamian gods formed an important part of the Babylonian…
Ancient Babylon: History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Mesopotamian City
Introduction – When it comes to the historically rich region of Mesopotamia, Babylon is arguably the most renowned of all cities. An ancient settlement that…
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon: History And Reconstruction
Myth, history, and magnificence – the Hanging Gardens of Babylon tread the fine line between all these avenues to emerge as one of Herodotus’ Seven…
