Babylon Collection

Hanging gardens of Babylon
Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Babylons Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hanging Gardens Babylon
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife Amyitis, who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

The Babylonian Map of the World, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Babylonian Map of the World, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of British Museum

Ishtar Gate from Babylon at Berlin Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Daniel and Belshazzar
At a feast given by Belshazzar, king of Babylon, mysterious writing appears on the wall : only Daniel is able to interpret it as a warning that Belshazzar is doomed

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Map of the empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Hanging Gardens / Babylon
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife Amyitis, who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

Jerusalem Taken
The army of Nebuchadnezzar II, ruler of Babylon, enters Jerusalem, sacking the city and taking the inhabitants into exile

Babylons lion. Lion decorated the Processional Wal (Ishtar Gate). 575 BC. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin. Germany

Cylinder of Cyrus the Great with text written in akkadian cuneiform. Clay. Describes the conquest of Babylon in 539 BC and the capture of King Nabonidus by Cyrus the Great

Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho)
AQS257138 Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Standard of Ur Babylonian art
The Standard of Ur. 2600 -2400 BC. Peace panel. Babylonian art. Mosaic. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. The British Museum. Proc: IRAQ. Ur

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and Ziggurat in ancient city of Babylon

Orthostates depicting Gilgamesh between two minotaur demigods holding up the sun disc. From Tell Halaf, Syria, 9th century BC. Found in the collection of Archaeological Museum, Aleppo

Map of Eden and Mount Ararat, copperplate engraving, published 1774
A Map of the Situation of the Garden of Eden as also of Mount Ararat whereon the Ark rested. Copperplate engraving, published in 1774

View of the ancient city of Babylon
View of the city of Babylon, showing the ancient city with the Tower of Babel and the Hanging Gardens. Citta di Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by B

Illustration of ancient city of Babylon

The Fall of Babylon by John Martin (1789-1854). 1831. National Library. Paris. France. Exposition Babylon. Louvre

Babylonian cuneiform numerals. Key to the clay-pressed Cuneiform numerals used in the later Babylonian period (2000BC to 75AD)

Egyptian and Assyrian counting systems. Early methods of number counting involved the use of fingers, while early written records used strokes to indicate numbers

GRIFFITH: INTOLERANCE 1916. The Feast of Belshazzar in the Babylonian sequence in D. W. Griffiths film Intolerance
GRIFFITH: INTOLERANCE 1916. The Feast of Belshazzar in the Babylonian sequence in D.W. Griffiths film Intolerance

Cyrus at Babylon
THE FALL OF BABYLON Kurash II (Cyrus), king of Persia, takes Babylon and allows the captive Jews to return home, restoring the vessels of their Temple

BABYLON: LION. Glazed brick lion from the processional route at Babylon, 6th century B. C
BABYLON: LION. Glazed brick lion from the processional route at Babylon, 6th century B.C

Astronomer-priests of Chaldea observe stars from the Tower of Babylon (Babel)

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Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho)
8660846 Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis)

Conquest of the Sea-Land by the Kassites (litho)
8660931 Conquest of the Sea-Land by the Kassites (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Conquest of the Sea-Land by the Kassites)

Rameses II receiving a Copy of his Treaty with the Hittites (litho)
8660916 Rameses II receiving a Copy of his Treaty with the Hittites (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rameses II receiving a Copy of his Treaty with the Hittites)

Alexander the Great entering Babylon with Persian captives (engraving)
8635076 Alexander the Great entering Babylon with Persian captives (engraving) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Religious temple built by the Jews: the Israeli prisoners building the ziggurat (or ziggurat)
NWI4862249 Religious temple built by the Jews: the Israeli prisoners building the ziggurat (or ziggurat) of the ancient Babylon (Etemenanki)

Map of ancient Babylon and the kingdoms of Lydia and Medea (Asia Minor), around 550 BC
NWI4859781 Map of ancient Babylon and the kingdoms of Lydia and Medea (Asia Minor), around 550 BC. There are: Arab countries, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Thraces, Europe, the Mediterranean Sea

King Nebuchadnezzar II (around 630-562 BC) meeting a gardener, Babylon, Mesopotamia
NWI4912688 King Nebuchadnezzar II (around 630-562 BC) meeting a gardener, Babylon, Mesopotamia. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Portrait of Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC), Chaldean king of Babylon (Iraq). Lithograph from 19th century illustration
NWI4912701 Portrait of Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC), Chaldean king of Babylon (Iraq). Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Portrait of Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC)

The Babylonian Universe
3732395 The Babylonian Universe; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the universe according to the ancient Babylonians. The earth is located in the centre and has hollow ground for the dead)

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330402 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330376 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

Map showing the relation of the Median and second Babylonian (Chaldaean) Empires, 1936
7125140 Map showing the relation of the Median and second Babylonian (Chaldaean) Empires, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the relation of the Median and second Babylonian (Chaldaean) Empires

Old Jew of Babylon, engraving 19th century, drawing by Emile. Bayard
JAB5037166 Old Jew of Babylon, engraving 19th century, drawing by Emile. Bayard; (add.info.: Old Jew of Babylon, engraving 19th century, drawing by Emile. Bayard); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Babylonian warrior with horse back. 19th century coloring engraving after a low relief
NWI4856192 Babylonian warrior with horse back. 19th century coloring engraving after a low relief.; (add.info.: Babylonian warrior with horse back)

Civilization of Antiquity: High Priest and King of Babylon. Colourful engraving from the 19th century
NWI4862058 Civilization of Antiquity: High Priest and King of Babylon. Colourful engraving from the 19th century.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity: High Priest and King of Babylon)

Jeremiah lamenting over the misery of Jerusalem. 1860 (chromolithograph)
531129 Jeremiah lamenting over the misery of Jerusalem. 1860 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Bible: Lamentations 2. 7th century BC Old Testament prophet)

Babylon taken by Cyrus the Great (engraving)
8673434 Babylon taken by Cyrus the Great (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babylon taken by Cyrus the Great)

Map of the Babylonian, Assyrian and Hittite Empires (litho)
8660960 Map of the Babylonian, Assyrian and Hittite Empires (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Babylonian, Assyrian and Hittite Empires)

Nehemiah surveys the Walls of Jerusalem, 444 BC (litho)
8661277 Nehemiah surveys the Walls of Jerusalem, 444 BC (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nehemiah surveys the Walls of Jerusalem, 444 BC)

Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho)
8660925 Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar)

Babylonian lion (colour litho)
8663933 Babylonian lion (colour litho) by Heydel, Paul (1854-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babylonian lion. Illustration for Der Mensch und die Erde by Hans Kraemer)

Herodotus: Babylonian captives (colour litho)
8652181 Herodotus: Babylonian captives (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babylonian captives)

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"Babylon: A Timeless Tale of Grandeur and Mystery" Step into the enchanting world of Babylon, a city that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From the awe-inspiring Hanging Gardens to the majestic Ishtar Gate, this ancient metropolis holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were a testament to human ingenuity and beauty. Imagine strolling through lush greenery cascading from towering terraces, creating an oasis in the heart of a bustling city. At Berlin's Pergamon Museum, you can catch a glimpse of history with the Ishtar Gate from Babylon. Its vibrant blue glazed bricks adorned with mythical creatures transport you back to an era when artistry knew no bounds. Legend intertwines with reality as we recall Daniel and Belshazzar's tale within these walls. The prophetic visions and mysterious writings have fascinated scholars throughout time, leaving us pondering their significance even today. Babylon's lion roared proudly along its Processional Way, symbolizing power and majesty. This magnificent creature decorated this grand avenue where kings paraded during religious ceremonies—a sight that must have left spectators in awe. As depicted by John Martin's masterpiece "The Fall of Babylon, " we witness destruction amidst chaos—an epic scene capturing both tragedy and triumph. The artist skillfully portrays the downfall of this once-mighty empire while reminding us that all great civilizations eventually face their demise. Delve deeper into history through artifacts like Cyrus the Great's Cylinder—its Akkadian cuneiform script revealing tales long forgotten. These relics offer glimpses into everyday life in ancient Babylonia—the customs, beliefs, and achievements etched onto clay tablets for eternity. A chronological chart brings together visions from Daniel and John—two prophets who transcended time itself. Their prophecies continue to intrigue scholars seeking meaning behind cryptic symbols and divine messages.