Marduk was the patron god of Babylon who presided over justice, compassion, healing, regeneration, magic, and fairness, although he is also sometimes referenced as a storm god and agricultural deity. He rose to prominence during the reign of King Hammuabi of Babylon (1792-1750 BCE). His temple, the famous ziggurat described by Greek historian Herodotus, is considered the model for the biblical Tower of Babel.
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1792 BCE - 1750 BCEMarduk ascends as the most powerful god during the reign of King Hammurabi of Babylon.
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c. 1700 BCEComposition of the Ludlul-bel-Nemeqi text referencing Marduk.
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1121 BCE - 1100 BCEStatue of Marduk returned to Babylon during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar I.
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c. 800 BCEComposition of The Wrath of Erra featuring Marduk.
