Neo Babylonian EmpireNeo Babylonian EmpireBy Abby Vasut

Babylonian Empire Map:Babylonian Empire Map:The red border is the Neo-Babylonian border, and the darker orange is the Babylonian border.http://www.memo.fr/Media/Empire-Babylonien.gif

Achievements:Achievements:1. King Nebuchadrezzar greatly expanded their

new territory, and drove the Egyptians out of Syria.

2. During 605 to 562 B.C.E. King Nebuchadrezzar rebuilt the city’s ziggurat. When it was done, the Babylonians called it the ‘House of the Platform Between Heaven and Earth’.

3. Neo Babylonians were very skilled in mathematics and astronomy, and invented the first sundial

4. Neo Babylonians also made discoveries that led us to the 60 minute hours and 7 days a week

5. Neo Babylonians made one of the wonders of the ancient world, The Hanging Gardens

Neo Babylonian RulersNeo Babylonian RulersHere is the list of Neo Babylonia’s kings:1. Nabopolassar 625 – 604 B.C.E.2. Nebuchadrezzar II 604 – 562 B.C.E.3. Amel-Marduk 562 – 560 B.C.E.4. Nergal-Sharezer 560 – 556 B.C.E.5. Labashi-Marduk 556 – 554 B.C.E.6. Nabunaid 554 – 553 B.C.E.

The Downfall of Neo The Downfall of Neo BabyloniaBabyloniaThe Neo Babylonians were

conquered by the King CyrusHe became a very powerful

conqueror and also conquered Asia Minor, Neo Babylonia, Egypt, and later, the Assyrians

This made up the Persian Empire

Time PeriodTime PeriodNeo Babylonia lasted from 604 –

553 B.C.E.During King Nabunaid’s rule, King

Cyrus (the great) came, and conquered them

King Cyrus conquered Asia Minor, Egypt, Neo Babylonia, and later, the Assyrians

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Resources:Resources:http://www.memo.fr/Media/Empire-Babylonien.gifhttp://www.payvand.com/news/08/feb/king_cyrus.jpgHistory Alive! The Ancient World (book)http://www.britishmuseum.org/images/ps278608_l.jpghttp://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/98/66198-

004-54FE6557.jpghttp://www.bible-history.com/babylonia/

ishtar_gate19.gifhttp://www.truthnet.org/Daniel/Introduction/mesop1.jpghttp://www.marshallastor.com/Neo-Babylonian%20Lion

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http://www.katapi.org.uk/Historical/TablesOfDates1.htm

The End! The End! Thanks for watching!Thanks for watching!

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