the god Marduk, defeated the forces of chaos. The spread of the cult of Marduk across Mesopotamia was proof of Babylon’s prestige. No ancient city was so desired and feared, so admired and ...

A newly spotlighted artifact from ancient Mesopotamia is offering a rare window into how one of the world’s earliest ...

(CNN)-- The U.S. military did major damage to the site of one of the wonders of the ancient world while ... that portray the symbol of the god of the city of Babylon. "Damage to the gate includes ...

It dates back to ancient Babylonians making promises to the gods in order to start the year off right. Today, people still make promises, but instead to themselves, generally pledging to quit ...