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Babylon Ruins
Hillah, Babylon Governorate, Iraq
The Babylon Ruins near Hillah in Babylon Governorate, Iraq, are the remains of one of the most influential cities of the ancient world and the former capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
The archaeological site includes the remains of ancient walls, gates, palaces, temples, and ceremonial roads associated with famous rulers such as Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar II. It is also traditionally linked to the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Today, visitors can explore notable features such as the Processional Way, the Lion of Babylon, and reconstructed sections of the Ishtar Gate, gaining insight into the grandeur of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, the ruins remain one of Iraq’s most important historical and cultural landmarks.
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GCRC+Q93، سنجار, Babylon Governorate, Iraq
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