Babylon Collection (#20)

Iraq / Babylon
General view of the ancient city, with its gardens and the Tower of Babel

Babylon / Excavations
Excavations behing the gate of Ishtar in the ancient city of Babylon in Iraq

Berlin / Modern Babylon
Berlin: the Modern Babylon

Jews in Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, takes and razes Jerusalem, and makes captives of the Jews who weep by the waters of Babylon, specifically the Euphrates

Jews in Captivity - 2
Nebuchadnezzar II, after defeating the Jews, takes many of them captive to Babylon, where they are very unhappy and sit around moping

Jews at Babylon / Martin
The Jews, taken in captivity to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar II, grieve by the rivers of Babylon (the Euphrates) and hang their harps upon the willows in the midst thereof

Babylon Tourist 1971
Babylon: a tourist admiring some excavated walls behind the Ishtar Gateway

Babylon Falls / Martin
BABYLON FALLS Kurash II (Cyrus) king of Persia, takes Babylon.. Babylon is taken, her idols are confounded, her images are broken in pieces

Nurnberger Chronik
A 15th century, German view of what Babylon may have looked like depicted in Meisterlins Nurnberger Chronik

Iran / Archaeology / Bisutun
The rock inscription carved in Old Persian, Babylonian, and Elamite cuneiform on the rock of Bisutun overlooking the main route from Babylon to Hamadan

Here Comes a Poor Woman
Here comes a poor woman from Babylon With six poor children all alone. One can bake and one can brew, One can shape and one can sew, One can sit at the fire and spin

Babylon Walls, Coptic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Jews Allowed to Go Home
When Babylon has been taken by Kurash II (Cyrus), king of Persia, he allows the Jews to return to Jerusalem, and approves plans for the citys reconstruction

Joachim Released
Joachim, king of Judah, taken captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar II, is released by his successor Awil-Marduk (Evil-Merodach in the Bible)

Nebuchadnezzar Attacks
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, takes and loots Jerusalem, making captives of its inhabitants and taking them back to Babylon

Daniel in Den (Dore)
Daniel, a court official of Darius, ruler of Babylon, refuses to abandon his Jewish faith, so is thrown into the lions den, but they respect him too much to eat him

Babylonian Marriage
The Babylonian marriage market

The Temple Rebuilt
The Jews rebuild the Temple of Jerusalem which had been destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon

Hanging Gardens / Munster
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife, Amyitis who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

Nebuchadnezzar Mad
Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, late in life suffers a mysterious illness which requires him to adopt a vegetarian diet, and his behaviour becomes animal like

Jehoiachin Released
Jehoachin (or Joachin), king of Judah, is released from prison by Evil-Merodach, king of Babylon, who gives him a daily allowance of bread

Nebuch. Takes Jerusalem
The army of Nebuchadnezzar II king of Babylon, attacks Jerusalem, sacking the city and taking the Jews into exile where they will be very miserable

Jews Return to Israel
Babylon is taken by Kurash II (Cyrus) king of Persia, who allows the captive Jews to return to Israel, where they will rebuild Jerusalem

Jews in Captivity / Dore
Nebuchadnezzar II, after defeating the Jews, takes many of them captive to Babylon, where they are very unhappy and sit around moping and thinking about Jerusalem

Babylon / 15C German View
A 15th century, German view of what Babylon may have looked like

Cyrus Returns the Jews
Kurash II (Cyrus), king of Persia, takes Babylon and allows the captive Jews to return to their own land, where they will rebuild Jerusalem

Jews in Captivity
Nebuchadnezzar II, after defeating the Jews, takes many of them captive to Babylon, where they are very unhappy

Fall of Babylon (Dore)
Babylon the Great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird

Jerusalem Besieged
Jerusalem is besieged and sacked by Nebuchadnezzar II, ruler of Babylon : the Jews are taken into exile and weep by Babylons waters

Idols of Bible Times 4
Succoth Benoth - a hen - is the deity to which the heathen men of Babylon, in their blindness, bow down. (see Second Kings 17.31)

Jews Quit Babylon
After 40 years exiled in Babylon, Cyrus conquers the city and permits the Jews to return to Jerusalem, taking their sacred vessels with them

Alexander in Babylon
Alexander takes Babylon and rides in triumph through the city

Jerusalem Captured
Jerusalem is captured by Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon, and the Jews are taken captive to Babylon

7 Wonders / Babylon / Wonde
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife Amyitis, who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

7 Wonders / Babylon / Parr
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife, Amyitis who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces and used water from the Euphrates River

7 Wonders / Babylon / Picart
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife Amyitis, who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

Cyrus II (The Great)
CYRUS II (THE GREAT) Created an Empire which stretched from the Aegean Sea to the Indus River. Rescued the Jews from Babylon in 539BC

Iraq / Archaeology / Babylon
the Tower of Babel - as reconstructed by sir Henry Rawlinson

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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.