Nebuchadnezzar II (Babylonian)

Nebuchadnezzar II was a powerful king of ancient Babylon, ruling from 605 to 562 BCE. He is best known for his military conquests, including the capture of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile of the Jewish people. Nebuchadnezzar is also famous for his grand building projects, including the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the impressive Ishtar Gate. His reign is marked by the flourishing of Babylon as a cultural and economic center, and he is often portrayed in history as a symbol of strength and ambition in the ancient Near East.