NEO-BABYLONIANS: THE 2nd COMING
Peace and Prosperity. Those words described home. Home is where the mighty empire has built its city. Home is where the people are happy and do what their hearts desire. Home is where there is appreciation for most things. Not all things, but most things. Home is where tradition thrives and preserved. Home is where the mighty walls protect the people from danger. Home is here. Welcome to Neo-Babylon.
BACKGROUND AND ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
The Neo-Babylonian Empire, also know as the Chaldean Empire, lasted between 600-500 BCE.
Before their rule, Neo-Babylonians overthrew the Assyrians with the help of the Medes, and would later form a stable alliance as the king's son, Nebuchadnezzar II would marry Amytis of Media.
The Neo-Babylonian empire spanned between the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
The empire was one of cultural revival. King Nebuchadnezzar II brought back and preserved Old-Babylonian art and artifacts. Under his tutelage, Nebuchadnezzar II created such wonders such as the Ishtar Gate and a glorious empire of legend.
The Neo-Babylonian Empire, also know as the Chaldean Empire, lasted between 600-500 BCE.
Before their rule, Neo-Babylonians overthrew the Assyrians with the help of the Medes, and would later form a stable alliance as the king's son, Nebuchadnezzar II would marry Amytis of Media.
The Neo-Babylonian empire spanned between the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
The empire was one of cultural revival. King Nebuchadnezzar II brought back and preserved Old-Babylonian art and artifacts. Under his tutelage, Nebuchadnezzar II created such wonders such as the Ishtar Gate and a glorious empire of legend.
SPOTLIGHT: NEBUCHADNEZZAR II
Nebuchadnezzar II was a king that was born into greatness. His father, King Nabopolassar, defeated Assyrians and conquered their land while forging and alliance with the Medes. Nebuchadnezzar II married Amytis of Media to strengthen the bond between the Medes and Neo-Babylonians.
Nebuchadnezzar II defeated the Egyptians and those in Palestine, and controlled trade through Mesopotamia.
His feats on the interior of his city were just as awe-inspiring. He created a cultural center of intellectual pursuits and arts. Under his reign, women had equal rights as men (but not equal in status by modern criteria). Tolerance of, and interest in, other gods of other religion thrived, and schools were bountiful. literacy, mathematics and craftsmanship.
Nebuchadnezzar II was a king that was born into greatness. His father, King Nabopolassar, defeated Assyrians and conquered their land while forging and alliance with the Medes. Nebuchadnezzar II married Amytis of Media to strengthen the bond between the Medes and Neo-Babylonians.
Nebuchadnezzar II defeated the Egyptians and those in Palestine, and controlled trade through Mesopotamia.
His feats on the interior of his city were just as awe-inspiring. He created a cultural center of intellectual pursuits and arts. Under his reign, women had equal rights as men (but not equal in status by modern criteria). Tolerance of, and interest in, other gods of other religion thrived, and schools were bountiful. literacy, mathematics and craftsmanship.
SPOTLIGHT: ISHTAR GATE
Nebuchadnezzar II spent the taxes and tolls of his people to build awesome and awe-inspiring architecture in hopes of great fame.
With the Ishtar Gate, built in 575 BCE, his dream became a reality.
The gate paid tribute to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar that stood for fertility, war, and love. Along with her, several other gods are represented by the gates in animal form: bulls with Adad and dragons with Marduk.
Nebuchadnezzar II spent the taxes and tolls of his people to build awesome and awe-inspiring architecture in hopes of great fame.
With the Ishtar Gate, built in 575 BCE, his dream became a reality.
The gate paid tribute to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar that stood for fertility, war, and love. Along with her, several other gods are represented by the gates in animal form: bulls with Adad and dragons with Marduk.
SPOTLIGHT: HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON
Nebuchadnezzar II built this landmark to remind his wife, Amytis, of her homeland in Persia.
However, some archaeologists are skeptical to believe that such a place existed as there is little proof but legend and shady evidence to claim that the gardens existed.
Nebuchadnezzar II built this landmark to remind his wife, Amytis, of her homeland in Persia.
However, some archaeologists are skeptical to believe that such a place existed as there is little proof but legend and shady evidence to claim that the gardens existed.