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   Babylon

   /ˈbabɪlɒn/

   • 1. an ancient city in Mesopotamia, the capital of Babylonia in the 2nd millennium bc. The city (of which only ruins now remain) lay on the River Euphrates and was noted by classical writers for its luxury, its fortifications, and its legendary Hanging Gardens.

   Word Origin Greek Babulōn (from Hebrew bāḇel), also the name of the mystical city of the Apocalypse. Compare with babel.

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   Where is Babylon located?

   • This article contains special characters. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Babylon was an ancient city located on the lower Euphrates river in southern Mesopotamia, within modern-day Hillah, Iraq, about 85 kilometers (55 miles) south of modern day Baghdad.

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   What does Babylon mean?

   • These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'Babylon.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples. Babylon, ancient city of Babylonia 14th century, in the meaning defined above “Babylon.”

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   Where did Babylon come from?

   • Babylon is the most famous city from ancient Mesopotamia whose ruins lie in modern-day Iraq 59 miles (94 km) southwest of Baghdad. The name is derived from bav-il or bav-ilim, which in Akkadian meant "Gate of God " (or "Gate of the Gods"), given as Babylon in Greek. In its time, it was a great cultural and religious center.

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   What is the history of Babylonia?

   • Babylonia refers to the ancient civilization and empire centered on the city of Babylon, which existed from around 1894 BC to 539 BC. It was one of the most influential and prominent civilizations in Mesopotamia. Here are some of the main events and rulers of Babylonia:

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   Why was Babylon important in ancient times?

   • In its time, it was a great cultural and religious center. The city was referenced with awe by ancient Greek writers and was reportedly the site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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   Where are the ruins of Babylon located?

   • Babylon, Ancient Middle Eastern city. The city’s ruins are located about 55 mi (89 km) south of Baghdad, near the modern city of Al-Ḥillah, Iraq. Babylon was one of the most famous cities in antiquity. Probably first settled in the 3rd millennium bc, it came under the rule of the Amorite kings around 2000 bc.

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   Babylon was an ancient city located on the lower Euphrates river in southern Mesopotamia, within modern-day Hillah, Iraq, about 85 kilometers (55 miles) south of modern day Baghdad. Babylon functioned as the main cultural and political centre of the Akkadian-speaking region of Babylonia.

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   Aug 18, 2024 · Babylon, one of the most famous cities of antiquity. It was the capital of southern Mesopotamia (Babylonia) from the early 2nd millennium to the early 1st millennium BCE and capital of the Neo-Babylonian (Chaldean) empire in the 7th and 6th centuries BCE, when it was at the height of its splendor.

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   Oct 3, 2024 · noun. Bab· y· lon ˈba-bə-ˌlän -lən. : a city devoted to materialism and sensual pleasure. Examples of Babylon in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web The crash happened in West Babylon, about 19 miles southwest of Long Island, the Suffolk County Police Department said in a news release.

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   Babylon definition: an ancient city of SW Asia, on the Euphrates River, famed for its magnificence and culture. See examples of BABYLON used in a sentence.

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Babylon was a famous city in ancient Mesopotamia, known for its culture, religion, and wonders. Learn about its origins, rise, fall, and legacy from this comprehensive article.

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   • Babylon was famous in its time as a great intellectual, cultural, and religious center. It is best known today for its depiction in the Bible as a...
   • The story of the Tower of Babel in the Bible (Genesis 11: 1-9) never mentions Babylon specifically but only references "the city and the tower". It...
   • The name Babylon comes from the Akkadian "bav-il" which means "Gate of the God" or "Gate of the Gods."
   • Babylon was attacked and destroyed by Sennacherib of Assyria and by Xerxes I of Persia but was rebuilt. It finally fell simply due to neglect. It w...

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   Babylon was one of the most famous cities in antiquity. Probably first settled in the 3rd millennium bc, it came under the rule of the Amorite kings around 2000 bc. It became the capital of Babylonia and was the chief commercial city of the Tigris and Euphrates river system.

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    Babylonia refers to the ancient civilization and empire centered on the city of Babylon, which existed from around 1894 BC to 539 BC. It was one of the most influential and prominent civilizations in Mesopotamia.