Temple of Marduk

The Temple of Marduk, also known as Esagila, was a significant religious site in ancient Babylon, dedicated to Marduk, the city's chief god. Completed around the 6th century BCE, it was a grand structure featuring a ziggurat, a type of terraced temple tower. Marduk was associated with creation, water, and justice, and the temple played a central role in Babylonian worship and rituals. The site symbolized the political and religious power of Babylon, especially during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II, affirming Marduk's importance in Mesopotamian culture and religion.