Neo-Babylonian Empire

The Neo-Babylonian Empire, flourishing from the 7th to 6th centuries BCE, was a powerful civilization in ancient Mesopotamia, centered in what is now Iraq. It followed the fall of the Assyrian Empire and is best known for its remarkable achievements in architecture, astronomy, and literature. Under King Nebuchadnezzar II, the empire reached its peak, constructing the famous Hanging Gardens and the majestic Ishtar Gate. The Neo-Babylonian Empire ultimately fell to the Persian Empire in 539 BCE, but its cultural and scientific contributions significantly influenced subsequent civilizations.