Explore the Legacy section of Age of Empires IV, covering the first Babylonian empire, Hammurabi's Code, and the New Empire of Babylon.
The first Babylonian empire is best known for the Law Code of King Hammurabi, purportedly handed down by the god Shamah around 1750 B.C. These laws are preserved on a 90-inch stone stele that was uncovered in Susa. This stele was taken by the Elamites after they sacked Babylon in 1158 B.C.
The New Empire of Babylon was particularly noted for its wealth and grandeur. Old Testament accounts from the Hebrew Babylonian Captivity and the Greek historian Herodotus, who visited the city, reported on this period. The most impressive features of the city included its walls, the Ishtar Gate, the ziggurat and temple to Marduk, the Processional Way, and the Hanging Gardens.
- Pay attention to the historical context provided for each empire.
- Note the specific dates and events mentioned, such as the creation of Hammurabi's Code and the sack of Babylon.
- Remember the key architectural and cultural achievements of the New Empire of Babylon.
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