jan 1, 612 BC - The Chaldeans controlled Babylon after a series of bloody battles, and used prisoners for slaves. Nebuchadnezzar (the king) rebuilt the city in grand style to create a system that would have a positive feedback loop in its economy. Yet, with all of the organization, the Persians had conquered them during 539 B.C.
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jan 1, 612 BC
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~ 2639 years ago