10:30am -11:45am:
Ancient Ruins of Babylon
Babylon was the capital city and center of the Babylonian Empire and during its peak, Babylon was the largest city in the world with populations exceeding 200,000 people. It was home to kings such as Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are located there. Babylon is located in central Mesopotamia along the banks of the Euphrates river. Today, the ruins of the city can be found around 120 km south of Baghdad, Iraq. While there, you can explore the ruins and rebuilt city of Babylon.
Ancient Ruins of Babylon
Babylon was the capital city and center of the Babylonian Empire and during its peak, Babylon was the largest city in the world with populations exceeding 200,000 people. It was home to kings such as Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are located there. Babylon is located in central Mesopotamia along the banks of the Euphrates river. Today, the ruins of the city can be found around 120 km south of Baghdad, Iraq. While there, you can explore the ruins and rebuilt city of Babylon.
11:45am-12:15pm:
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Lunch
12:20pm- 1:50pm:
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar II built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. It was a large series of terraces that rose to around 75 feet high. They were covered with all sorts of trees, flowers, and plants. The gardens are considered one of the great wonders of the ancient world. In the modern era, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are in the City State of Babylon. Here you can enjoy and learn abouth the art and architecture of the ancient Babylonians.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar II built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. It was a large series of terraces that rose to around 75 feet high. They were covered with all sorts of trees, flowers, and plants. The gardens are considered one of the great wonders of the ancient world. In the modern era, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are in the City State of Babylon. Here you can enjoy and learn abouth the art and architecture of the ancient Babylonians.