Scenic spot introduction:
Ancient Babylon is a world-famous ancient city ruins and one of the birthplaces of human civilization. Its hanging gardens are even called one of the seven wonders of the world. It is located 90 kilometers south of Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, on the right bank of the Euphrates River. It was built in more than 2350 BC and is the birthplace of human civilization as famous as ancient China, India, and Egypt. From 2000 BC to 1000 BC, it was the most prosperous political, economic, commercial and cultural center in West Asia. It was also the capital of the Kingdom of Old Babylon and the Kingdom of Neo-Babylon.Attractions distribution:
Ancient Babylon had majestic city walls and magnificent palaces. The city covered an area of 10,000 hectares. The Euphrates River ran through the city from north to south. To the east of the river was the old city, where most of the palaces and temples were located.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing and Historic SitesAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Shopping recommendations:
Date palms and various Arabic-style copper plates, copper pots and copper cups.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Iraq>Baghdad City
How to get there:
There are international airports in Baghdad and Basra, and relatively small civilian airports in Haditha, Kirkuk, and Mosul. Domestic transportation in Iraq is dominated by roads. The road network spreads across the country, with a total length of 39,700 kilometers, most of which were built before 1991. Iraqi roads were severely damaged during the Gulf War, but most were repaired after the war.
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Babylon ruins weather forecast:
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