Babylon

Babylon was an ancient city located in present-day Iraq, known for its impressive architecture and cultural significance. It flourished around 1800 BCE to 500 BCE and was a major center of government, trade, and science. The city is famous for the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest written legal codes. Babylon played a crucial role in the development of mathematics, astronomy, and literature in the ancient world, influencing subsequent civilizations and contributing to human knowledge and culture.