The spread of the cult of Marduk across Mesopotamia was proof of Babylon’s prestige. No ancient city was so desired and feared, so admired and denigrated. But in the Hebrew tradition ...

Babylon, an hour's drive south of Baghdad, dates to ancient Mesopotamia. The city on the banks of the Euphrates River was the home of Hammurabi and later Nebuchadnezzar, who built the famous ...

According to archaeology news site Ancient Origins, the Sumerian tablet was first uncovered at the site of the city of Uruk located in ancient Mesopotamia, which is in present-day Iraq.

Would you like to visit me at the dawn of civilization in Ancient Sumer ... First up is city living - Because this is Uruk, the first city ever! We’ve got streets, shops, and houses – we ...

Babylon & Beyond. Travellers who sign up to the 15-day trip will visit the world’s first city, Uruk, the ancient citadel of Erbil, and Al-Qurnah – believed by many to be the site of the fabled ...

Uruk, the ancient citadel of Erbil, and Al-Qurnah – believed by many to be the site of the fabled Garden of Eden. They’ll also explore the iconic city of Babylon and the archaeological museum ...

But travel company Wild Frontiers is giving British tourists the opportunituy to explore Iraq, with its new tour, Iraq: Babylon & Beyond. Travellers who sign up to the 15-day trip will visit the world ...