Babylonia (/ ˌbæbɪˈloʊniə /; Akkadian: 𒆳𒆍𒀭𒊏𒆠, māt Akkadī) was an ancient Akkadian-speaking state and cultural area based on the city of Babylon in central-southern Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq …

6 days ago · Babylonia, ancient cultural region occupying southeastern Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern southern Iraq from around Baghdad to the Persian Gulf). The king …

The Babylonian civilization, also known as Babylonia, was an ancient culture of the Near East that existed between 2100 and 538 BC. The Babylonians brought neighboring peoples under their rule …

Oct 14, 2022 · After the fall of the Assyrian Empire, the Chaldean king Nabopolassar took the throne of Babylon and, through careful alliances, created the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

Apr 7, 2025 · This timeline takes you through the key moments in Babylon’s history, from its early beginnings to its rise and fall, helping you understand how this ancient empire helped shape the …

Jun 16, 2025 · Known for their impressive achievements in law, science, architecture, literature, and religion, they shaped the foundation of future civilizations in the Near East and beyond. The city of …

The late Babylonian Empire controlled the Fertile Crescent, including most of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel. The first written mention of Babylonia's famous capital city, Babylon, dates to …

Mar 17, 2025 · Babylonia was an ancient state that was centered around the city of Babylon in what is now central-southern Mesopotamia (including modern Iraq and parts of Kuwait, Syria, and Iran). …

Explore the rich history of Babylon, a pivotal ancient civilization in Mesopotamia, from its founding by King Sargon around 2300 BC to the reign of Hammurabi, known for his famous code of laws.

Babylonia, named for its capital city of Babylon, was an ancient state in Mesopotamia (in modern Iraq), combining the territories of Sumer and Akkad. The earliest mention of Babylon can be found in a …