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The Ishtar Gate is an ancient Babylonian gate, showcasing impressive brickwork and colorful designs from Iraq's rich history.

Ancient Babylon

Babylon was a very old city by the Euphrates river in Iraq. It was once a big and important place where many people lived and worked. Long ago, it was the heart of a land called Babylonia.

The city grew from a small town into something amazing. It had huge walls and grand buildings. One of its walls was even one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Many different groups ruled Babylon over the years.

Today, people can visit the old ruins of Babylon. It is a special place called a World Heritage Site, and many tourists come to see what is left of this ancient city. The name Babylon means “gate of the god(s)” and has been written in many ways across different languages.

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Ancient ruins in Babylon, showcasing historical architecture from a long time ago.
Map showing the region of the Near East in the Eastern Mediterranean
A map showing the major areas of ancient Babylon and nearby modern villages.
An historical photograph of the ancient ruins of Babylon, Iraq, taken in 1932.
Ancient tiles from the processional street of Babylon, built during the time of King Nebuchadnezzar II over 2,500 years ago.
Ancient carvings from Babylon showing a mythical creature and wild cattle, made during the time of King Nebuchadnezzar II.
An ancient drawing of a king's record from a Babylonian clay tablet.
Ancient Sumerian relief depicting the 'Queen of the Night,' dating back to around 1800 B.C.
An ancient cylinder seal showing figures from Babylonian mythology, including a king, a goddess, and the Sun god, created around the Old Babylonian period.
An ancient cylinder seal showing a king, a goddess, and a sun god in a ceremonial scene, made in the style of Old Babylonian art.
An ancient Babylonian clay cylinder with cuneiform writing, used to record the reconstruction of the Etemenanki ziggurat by King Nebuchadnezzar II.

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Iraq
Babylonia
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
World Heritage Site

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