Babel (Babylon)

Babel, often referred to as Babylon in historical contexts, is an ancient city located in present-day Iraq. It was a significant cultural and political center of Mesopotamia, known for its impressive architecture, including the famed Hanging Gardens—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Tower of Babel, a biblical story, symbolizes humanity's attempts to unite and communicate. It ultimately explains the origin of different languages, as God scattered people with diverse tongues to prevent them from collaborating to build a tower to heaven. Babel represents both an achievement in civilization and a cautionary tale about ambition.