The Entire History of Babylon Explained

Babylon was once one of the greatest cities in the ancient world — a city of kings, massive walls, legendary temples, powerful empires, and stories that still shape our culture today. In this documentary, we travel through the complete history of ancient Babylon, from its beginnings as a small settlement on the Euphrates to its transformation into a world capital under Hammurabi and later Nebuchadnezzar II. We explore the Code of Hammurabi, Babylon’s enormous population, the Ishtar Gate, the towering Etemenanki ziggurat, the mystery of the Hanging Gardens, the rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, the conquest by Cyrus the Great, the arrival and death of Alexander the Great, and Babylon’s eventual decline. And we’ll also explore why Babylon survived long after the city itself faded — through the Tower of Babel, Psalm 137, the Babylonian Captivity, and the legendary “Rivers of Babylon.” From a modest riverbank settlement to one of history’s most famous cities, this is the story of BABYLON. Chapters: 00:00 Babylon: The City That Became a Legend 00:30 Introduction 01:00 Hammurabi & the Code of Laws 02:30 The Hittites & Kassites 03:10 The Golden Age of Nebuchadnezzar II 04:35 The Mystery of the Hanging Gardens 05:30 The Fall of Babylon 06:40 Babylon’s Long Decline 07:05 Babylon’s Lasting Legacy 07:40 Final Thoughts If you enjoy ancient history, archaeology, Mesopotamia, lost civilizations, and historical documentaries, subscribe for more deep dives into the ancient world.