Babylon
Bronze Agecity

Babylon

Babylonianc. 2300–300 BCEIraqWestern Asia
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The Core Mystery Brief

Capital of the Babylonian Empire, home to the Hanging Gardens and the Ishtar Gate, and a centre of astronomy and mathematics.

What We Know

Babylon was the centre of Mesopotamian astronomy and mathematics. The Ishtar Gate's blue-glazed bricks are now partially reconstructed.

What Is Debated

The existence and location of the Hanging Gardens — one of the Seven Wonders — remains unconfirmed by archaeology.

The Mystery

Did the Hanging Gardens of Babylon actually exist, and where?

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The Ancient World
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Episode C7 – The Heirs of Babylon

26 minalmost 5 years ago
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Episode T12 – Sar Matati

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