Babylon -- The Dreams and Awakening of a Sleeping Civilization: The Dreams and Awakening of a Sleeping Civilization

Author: Zhao Shuxian
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The ancient city of Babylon is located in the center of the ancient civilization of the two rivers, at the confluence of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Babylon, this ancient city, was a land where gods resided. In Akkadian, Babylon means "the gate of gods." The prosperity of Babylon in its golden age was unparalleled in the two rivers region and even in the entire ancient world. Over two centuries, the influence of the city of Babylon fluctuated, but it remained a center of power: kings coveted it, pilgrims traveled long distances to worship it, and prophets cursed it as the source of all evil. This book introduces the splendid history and brilliant achievements of the Babylonian civilization. It contains many fascinating legends, integrating history, archaeology, culture, and aesthetics. The content is both narrative and logical, informative and entertaining, inspiring and predictive, making it a read for all ages.