Babylonian Empire (jan 1, 1894 BC – jan 1, 729 BC)
Description:
The Babylonian Empire was the most powerful state in the ancient world after the fall of the Assyrian empire (612 BCE). Its capital Babylon was beautifully adorned by king Nebuchadnezzar, who erected several famous buildings. Even after the Babylonian Empire had been overthrown by the Persian king Cyrus the Great (539), the city itself remained an important cultural center.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1894 BC
jan 1, 729 BC
~ 1165 years