City of Babel (jan 1, 2269 BC – jan 1, 2239 BC)
Description:
Early Post-Flood Construction. In the post-Flood era Nimrod is described as a prominent builder of several cities. (Ge 10:8-12) Another major building project was now put forward, the Tower of Babel, disapproved by God. Here, new materials are mentioned, kiln-baked bricks with bitumen serving as mortar. The tower was intended to be the highest structure up till that time.​—Ge 11:3, 4.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2269 BC
jan 1, 2239 BC
~ 30 years