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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens are one of the most magnificent structures in history. This majestic structure was even named one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is significant because it proves the existence of advanced technology and shows the well developed culture of Babylon for its time. It was built by King Nebuchadnezzar II to console his Median wife, Amytis, because she missed the mountains and greenery of her homeland. This structure attracted people from every corner of the world to the Babylonian Empire. A huge of amount of cultural diffusion, or the mixing of cultures, occurred at this time. This, of course, also brought a great fame to the empire which set everyone else's expectation of it higher. The Babylonian Empire, however, was able to live up to its great name.
The Great Babylonian Empire
The Babylonian empire was an ancient region which was founded in 2300 BC by the Akkadian people. The empire was located in the southern part of Mesopotamia between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers. It came to power by conquering the surrounding city-states and establishing good trade. Babylon reached its golden age under Hammurabi’s rule around the sixth and seventh centuries BCE. The Babylonian empire is significant for its impenetrable walls, Hammurabi’s code, and irrigation systems which set the standards for its day.
The Code of Hammurabi
The Hammurabi code of laws, a collection of 282 rules, established standards for commercial interactions and set fines and punishments to meet the requirements of justice. Hammurabi's Code was carved onto a massive, finger-shaped black stone stele (pillar). It held the standards for multiple centuries. Most of these laws were based off a twisted version of the golden rule. For example, if a doctor's patient was killed while being operated on, the law enforcers would have the doctor's hand chopped off so that he would not be able to operate on anyone else again.
How was the Babylonian Empire Significant?
The Babylonian empire is significant for its impenetrable walls, Hammurabi’s code, and irrigation systems which set the standards for its day.
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