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Babylon

This ancient city state of Mesopotamia was known for housing the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the wonders of the ancient world. It was in the Fertile Crescent and located just south of modern day Baghdad.

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Was the code of Hammurabi based on a series of fines?

The Hammurabi code is the first known codified set of laws in existence. It gave us an example of how to codify laws. Remeber that the death penalty was highly enforced in ancient times.

Why was Joshua the high priest buried in Babylon?

Joshua's Tomb in the Samaria village of Timnat Heres, Israel.

Did babylonians farm?

The flood plains of the rivers were the basis of their food supply by which they lived.

Where is the gardens of babloyn located?

Wiki says near present-day Al Hillah, Babil province in Iraq. They are one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and some think they are onyl a legend.

Who invented Persian wheel?

It was called the Sakia and sometimes called the Persian wheel which is a water wheel, and used primarily in Egypt. It is a large hollow wheel, normally made of galvanized sheet steel, with scoops or buckets at the periphery. Its unique characteristic is that water is dispensed near the hub rather than from the top. It is a method of irrigation frequently met within various parts of India. We really can't know who was the first to make one but the Greeks have some of the oldest water wheels found.

What is Chaldean?

Chaldeans are the people who took over Mesopotamiafrom the Assyrians from605bc to 562bc. They made major landmarks in Babylon, and they developed first 7 day week calendar.

What is the relationship between law and trade in Hammurabi code of law?

Hammurabi's code not only regulated punishments for sins, but also regulated civil laws, such as prices, wages, commercial dealings, marital relationships, and conditions of slavery.

How was Daniel treated by the Babylon kings and Persia kings?

Daniels history is a great one. Kings made him an adviser.

What did Hammurabi die of?

He died of "natural causes," which probably means old age and/or a disease process unknown to the ancient Babylonians.

What are the Accomplishments for Babylon?

the first algebra equations, the Hanging Gardens which achieved the Seven Wonders of the World list, 15 million "baked" bricks were used to build up babylon, was the most cultural cities of ancient mesopotamia, and was destroyed by the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, and rebuilt by his son, Esarhaddon.

How did sumer and Babylon have a similar advance in government?

They Were Both A Monarchy And Ran By The Military! (:

-By Gil. Nia. Le.

What kind of artifacts did the Ubaid people leave behind?

bunny rabits, pornagraphic videos, a tree,and there god kingu who banished them that bastered

Who are the babyloians?

The is no such word in English as "babyloians".

What are the symbols drawn on the ishtar gate?

im not sure...but it symbolizes strength:) i guess😕😀

What was the purpose of hammurabis code?

Hammurabi wrote his code of law to establish rules of government. He tried to make it fair for everybody. For example both the accused and the accuser could provide evidence, and it is the first known law that established a presumption of innocence.

Who where captives in Babylon?

It was the Israelis who where taken captives by the Babylonians. The forced exile ended in 538 BCE after the fall of Babylon to the Persian king Cyrus the Great, who gave the Jews permission to return to Judea province and to rebuild the Temple.

What is the distance between Babylon and Manila?

They are 8600 miles (approximate value) away from each other. Note that this is a straight distance between the two places. The actual distance may vary according to the flight path or road/sea route chosen.