The Babylonian Empire (jan 1, 1894 BC – jan 1, 539 BC)
Description:
The Babylonian Empire started in 1894 BCE was a dominant Mesopotamian civilization. The old Babylonian Empire, led by Hammurabi, was known for its legal code. The Neo-Babylonian Empire, under Nebuchadnezzar II, saw great architectural achievements like the Hanging Gardens and the conquest of Jerusalem. The empire fell to Persia in 539 BCE.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1894 BC
jan 1, 539 BC
~ 1355 years