Babylon

Babylon is one of the most iconic cities of the ancient world, renowned for its historical, cultural, and mythological significance. Located in present-day Iraq, near the Euphrates River, Babylon was the capital of several ancient Mesopotamian empires and played a central role in the development of early civilization, law, and religion. Over time, its name has become a powerful symbol, representing themes of power, decadence, cultural achievement, and, in some contexts, moral decline.

Babylon's history dates back to at least the 3rd millennium BCE. It rose to prominence under the Amorite dynasty in the 18th century BCE, particularly during the reign of Hammurabi, who established the city as a center of governance and law with his famous Code of Hammurabi.
The city reached its zenith during the Neo-Babylonian Empire (7th–6th century BCE) under rulers like Nebuchadnezzar II.

Babylon was renowned for its grandeur, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Ishtar Gate, adorned with vibrant blue glazed bricks and depictions of mythical animals, symbolized the city’s might and artistic achievement.
It was also a major center for astronomy, mathematics, and literature, with scholars contributing significantly to human knowledge.

Babylon fell to the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great in 539 BCE and later came under the control of Alexander the Great, who died there in 323 BCE.
Over time, the city declined and was eventually abandoned, leaving only ruins.

Babylon is a prominent symbol in the Bible, representing arrogance, idolatry, and moral corruption. The city is depicted as the archetype of human pride and divine punishment, most famously in the stories of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) and the Babylonian captivity of the Israelites.
In the Book of Revelation, Babylon symbolizes worldly excess and sin.

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