Babylon-Jaheim Wilson

Babylon is one of the most famous ancient cities. Its ruins are located in Iraq, and in the ancient world was one of the largest cities. The city thrived and flourished under the rule of the sixth king, King Hammurabi. He is most well known for creating the Code of Hammurabi.  Which housed 282 laws and served as a reference for establishing justice in other cultures and regions. It helped establish the Hebrew Scripts which helped create common religions like Christianity. Which is the largest practiced religion in the world. The scripts also helped created Islam which within the context of the book is the main religion within Iran.  Babylon is also well known for its unique architecture housing walls that were 40 feet tall.  This monument used to be open to tourists but closed.  As a result of the constant warfare, the once-great city has suffered widespread damage and severe contamination. Archeological sites were damaged and looted as well.   Iraq’s State Board of Antiquities and Heritage with the  World Monuments Fund or UNESCO collaborated together to protect Babylon. It is now on the World Heritage Sites.