Before you begin to study the history of civilization, is to clarify where Babylon.In the III millennium BCin the territory between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates laid the foundation of the Babylonian civilization.
people between the rivers has created a unique and unique culture, which is based on cuneiform.The highest point of writing dates back to the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar.
Ancient Babylon - is one of the wonders of the world, symbolized by the thick walls were lined with enamelled bricks, Hanging Gardens of Babylon - Nebuchadnezzar's lover, and many others.Residents of the city were proud of the ability to protect their buildings from moisture.For this purpose, the bitumen was used - at the time an incredible achievement in the field of construction.Moreover, to protect Babylon is five miles from the city wall was built a hundred feet high and twenty feet thick, which went from the banks of the Euphrates to the Tigris.The weakest points within the state are protected fortresses.Another common phenomenon was the construction of the bridge that connects the two parts of the city.
history of ancient Babylon indicates that the inhabitants of great importance attached stellar predictions and deified forces of nature.Some stars forms the groups and form a constellation, such as Gemini, Aquarius (the manager, according to them, over all the water on earth), Sagittarius seemed ally during the war and the defense in difficult times, Taurus is of particular concern because,in their view, it has the ability to destroy entire cities.Interestingly, the process of the coronation of the ruler endowed only possible rules, but did not make him God.Also, the king could be brought down to the condition of the common man.But could find salvation by committing exceptionally good and fair actions, honoring the gods or maintaining temples.Thus, the king was in the status of the citizen in relation to nature.
Ancient Babylon - is the birthplace of such a science as astrology.Thanks to the efforts of astrologers, the sky was divided into twelve signs, and conducted monitoring of the movements of the stars.Scientists suggest that the Babylonians had at the time used a telescope, as evidenced by their discovery in the form of a lens.
astrology - this is not the only science achievements which could boast of ancient scholars.In mathematics, they achieved no less success.In the course of geological excavations were found signs indicating knowledge of the Babylonians of the Pythagorean theorem.That its inhabitants used to build the famous buildings - the city gate of blue.Ornament they were images of sacred animals, which were considered satellites of the gods.
construction of each new building was preceded by a religious ceremony, which was given great importance.As precious offerings to the gods, in the cornerstone poured beer and cream, and top set divine figurines out of clay with a metal rod in his hands.He was a symbol of power.The end of the ritual was the sacrifice of a sheep.
If we talk about the architecture of the city, it is in general, brick one-story and two-story buildings.Ancient Babylon - a city with a clear and well thought-out plan, streets which tend to intersect at right angles.Not only the residents but also the ruler of the proud achievements in construction, allowing to feel its security against external attacks, given the level of development of arms.
ancient Babylon But not withstood the onslaught of the enemy and scattered inside.Heir Nebuchadnezzar overthrew his entourage.So, gradually began to come true predictions of the Bible, in which it was said that Babylon will become a heap of ruins, its location will become a desert, and no one will be living in it - people or animals.
