098 Nebuchadnezzar II Building Projects

Museum Description: Cylinder Describing Nebuchadnezzar's Building

Room: 55/Case: 7/Number: ME 85975

Scripture: Daniel 4:30

Nebuchadnezzar was known to be very religious.  The Bible records in Ezekiel 21 how he would consult omens before going into battle.  There are also numerous records of him building and repairing temples, such as those here which detail the rebuilding of the temple of Shamash in Sippar.

Nebuchadnezzar was famous for his building projects.  His Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and were supposedly built for his homesick Median queen.  He greatly strengthen the walls around Babylon, until they were so wide a chariot could be driven and turned on the top.  All this boasting caused Jehovah to humble him.  He lost his sanity and lived as a beast for seven years.  Other similar or related artefacts are on display in The British Museum.