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The Processional Way in Babylon
Once you enter the ancient city of Babylon, you will face this. This is the beginning of the Processional Way. The street is surrounded by a fence. The original tiles are still in their places and are covered with bitumen.
Questions & Answers
What does the name Babylon mean?
- Babylon comes from the Akkadian word "Bav-il" meaning "Gate of the Gods."
Were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon real?
- Most modern-day scholars believe the Hanging Gardens were actually located in Nineveh during the time of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
What was Babylon most famous for in ancient times?
- Babylon was famous as an intellectual, religious, and cultural center. It was also known for its great walls and the Ishtar Gate.
Who was the patron deity of Babylon?
- The patron deity of Babylon changed with the times but, primarily, was Marduk or Ishtar.
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External Links
Babylon | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
www.metmuseum.org
Babylon - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
whc.unesco.org
Babylon | Whose Culture?
projects.iq.harvard.edu
