Babylon Collection (#10)

The seven wonders of the world, hanging gardens on terraces in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon, German engraving from 1886

Man decapitating the enemy, detail of the scene The Siege of Jerusalem (c. 597 b
Man decapitating the enemy, detail of the scene The Siege of Jerusalem (c.597 b.C) by the troops of the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 b.C)

Nebuchadnezzar in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
Nebuchadnezzar in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 1915. The gardens were built in 600 BC by Nebuchadnezzar II (c634-562 BC) for the pleasure of his homesick wife, Amytis of Media

Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Iraq. Part of the Southern Palace of Nebuchadnezzar II built in the 6th century BC, these ruins are speculated to be the remains of the famous Hanging Gardens that he

Winged genie. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Winged genie. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Bride of Belus (La fiancee de Belus), 1885. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Daniel in the Lions Den. Daniel, one of four great Hebrew prophets, cast into the Lions den by Nebuchadnezzar (Nebuchadrezzar), king of Babylon

The Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru (1125-1100 B. C. ). Kassite Dyna
Mesopotamian Art. Kassite Dynasty. The Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru (1125-1100 B.C.). It describes the land grant made by Governor Eanna-shum-iddina to Gula-Eresh witnessed by his surveyor

Mesopotamia. Michaux stone or Kudurru. Late Kassite period. 1
Mesopotamia. Babylonial. Michaux stone or Kudurru. Late Kassite period found near Baghdad. 11th Century BC. Marduk-nadin-ahhe reign. 2n Dynasty of Isin. National Library. Paris. France

Mesopotamia. Kudurru (stele) of Shitti-Marduk. Nebuchadnezza
Mesopotamia. Kudurru (stele) of Shitti-Marduk. Limestone. Inscription. Cuneiform. Nebuchadnezzar I (1124-1105 BC) reign. Elamite campaign. From Sippar (Abu Habba). Babylonian

Kudurru (stele) of King Marduk-zakir-shumi (852-828 BC). An act of donation to a priest of the temple of Eana of Uruk. Mesopotamia. Limestone. Cuneiforme. Babylon exposore. Louvre. Paris

Mesopotamian art. Neo-Babylonian. The Throne Room of Nebuchadnezzar II. Reconstructed facade. Dated in 580 B.C. Its 56 meters facade was decorated with colored glazed bricks as shows the composition

Mesopotamian art. Neo-Babylonian. Ishtar Gate. Aurochs. Perg
Mesopotamian art. Neo-Babylonian. Ishtar Gate, one of the eight gates of the inner wall of Babylon. Built in the year 575 B.C

The Ziggurat Akar Kuf (Aqar Quf)
The Ziggurat Akar Kuf (Aqar Quf, formerly Dur-Kurigalzu), situated near Baghdad and originates from the Kassite Dynasty. The layers of masonry consist alternately of clay bricks and hemp or raffia

HAMMURABI (1792-1730 BC). King of Babylonia (1798-1756 BC). Babylonian medicine. Towards 1900 BC Hammurabi Code sets standards for the medical profession

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and other buildings along Processional Way in ancient city of Babylon

Map of the World. ca. 700 BC - 500 BC. Tablet with world map of the Mesopotamian world, with Babylon in the middle. Babylonian art. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum. Proc: IRAQ. Sippar

MYTHOLOGY: OANNES (DAGON). Assyrian-Babylonian god

FACUNDUS BEATUS, 1047. Judgement of Babylon. Manuscript illumination from the Beatus of Ferdinand I, 1047

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King Nebuchadnezzar II overlooking the city of Babylon, 7th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient canal of Babylonia
Remains of Babylonian canals, viewed in the mid-1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nebuchadnezzar asks Daniel to interpret his dreams
Daniel and his companions meeting the King of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nebuchadnezzar in ancient Babylon
King Nebuchadnezzar meeting a gardener, ancient Babylon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Babylonia, Lydia, and Medea in ancient times
Map of ancient Babylonia and of the kingdoms of Lydia and Medea, circa 550 BC. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Assyrian or Babylonian scribes using flexible media as well as clay tablets for cuneiform writing. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of ancient artwork

Assyrian leaders and a scribe
Assyrian leaders accompanied by a scribe. Antique hand-colored print

Babylonian leader and Persians
Babylonian ruler in conversationn with Persians. Antique hand-colored print

Assyrian man in bas-relief
Assyrian carved and painted stone head. Printed 19th-century color lithograph reproduction of an artifact

Assyrian soldiers after a battle, holding an enemys decapitated head. Antique hand-colored print

Babylonian warrior
Ancient Babylonian warrior on horseback. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration from an ancient bas-relief

Assyrian siege of a city using a battering-ram
Assyrians attacking a city using a battering ram. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a carving from Nimrud

Babylon Babylonian Assyria Assyrian Furniture
Babylonian and Assyrian furniture and household utensils. After a late 19th century work by Friedrich Hottenroth

Babylon Babylonian Assyria Assyrian Jewelry Ornaments
Ornaments, headdresses and footwear of the Babylonians and Assyrians. After a late 19th century work by Friedrich Hottenroth

Darius I King Darius The Great Achaemenid Empire
Darius I, King of the Achaemenid Empire, opens the tomb of the Babylonian Queen Nitocris. A story tells that Nitocris had herself entombed above a city gate

The capture of Babylon by Cyrus the Great, ruler of the Achaemenid Empire, in 539 BC. The event ended the Neo-Babylonian Empire. After a 19th century work by an unidentified artist; Illustration

Alexander the Great entering Babylon. Alexander III of Macedon, aka Alexander the Great, 20/21 July 356 BC - 10/11 June 323 BC. King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon

An imaginary plan of the Temple of Jerusalem, built after the the return of the Jews from their captivity in Babylon. After an illustration in La Geographie Sacree

Ancient Babylon, from Cassells Universal History, published 1888; Illustration

The Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Daniel interpreting the writing on the wall in Babylon at Belshazzars Feast. The writing foretold the fall of Babylon. After a work by Paul Marc Joseph Chenavard

Weapons, war machines and costumes of the Assyrians and Babylonians. After a 19th century illustration by Friedrich Hottenroth

Nebuchadnezzar II, c. 605 BC - c. 562 BC. King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Here he is imagined as looking down from his palace over his capital city of Babylon. From a 19th century lantern slide

Daniel dragon History series title Historia Danielis
Daniel and the dragon History of Daniel (series title) Historia Danielis (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Shadrach Meshach Abednego fiery furnace Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace, The Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar on horseback and surrounded by soldiers sees how Shadrach

Triumphal entry Alexander Babylon scene Battle
Triumphal entry of Alexander into Babylon and scene from the Battle with Porus

Triumphal entry Babylon Battle Granicus
Triumphal entry into Babylon and Battle of Granicus

Triumphal entry Babylon
Triumphal entry into Babylon

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"Babylon: A Timeless Tale of Grandeur and Mystery" Step into the enchanting world of Babylon, a city that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From the awe-inspiring Hanging Gardens to the majestic Ishtar Gate, this ancient metropolis holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were a testament to human ingenuity and beauty. Imagine strolling through lush greenery cascading from towering terraces, creating an oasis in the heart of a bustling city. At Berlin's Pergamon Museum, you can catch a glimpse of history with the Ishtar Gate from Babylon. Its vibrant blue glazed bricks adorned with mythical creatures transport you back to an era when artistry knew no bounds. Legend intertwines with reality as we recall Daniel and Belshazzar's tale within these walls. The prophetic visions and mysterious writings have fascinated scholars throughout time, leaving us pondering their significance even today. Babylon's lion roared proudly along its Processional Way, symbolizing power and majesty. This magnificent creature decorated this grand avenue where kings paraded during religious ceremonies—a sight that must have left spectators in awe. As depicted by John Martin's masterpiece "The Fall of Babylon, " we witness destruction amidst chaos—an epic scene capturing both tragedy and triumph. The artist skillfully portrays the downfall of this once-mighty empire while reminding us that all great civilizations eventually face their demise. Delve deeper into history through artifacts like Cyrus the Great's Cylinder—its Akkadian cuneiform script revealing tales long forgotten. These relics offer glimpses into everyday life in ancient Babylonia—the customs, beliefs, and achievements etched onto clay tablets for eternity. A chronological chart brings together visions from Daniel and John—two prophets who transcended time itself. Their prophecies continue to intrigue scholars seeking meaning behind cryptic symbols and divine messages.