| Neo-Babylonian Empire | |||||
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| Capital | Babylon | ||||
| Languages | Akkadian language Aramaic language | ||||
| Religion | Akkado-Sumerian Mythology | ||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||
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| • | 626-605 BC | Nabopollasar (first) | |||
| • | 562-530 BC | Amel-Marduk- (last of the unified empire) | |||
| • | 530 - 525 BC | Sargon (ruler of diminished state) | |||
| Historical Era | Era One | ||||
| • | Anti-Assyrian War | 626 BC | |||
| • | Reign of Amel-Marduk | 562 BC - 530 BC | |||
| • | Collapse of Unified Babylon | 530 BC | |||
| • | Persian Conquest | 525 BC | |||
| Currency | Barter | ||||
Babylon, officially the Neo-Babylonian Empire, is a nation in Europe. It was created in 626 BC.
History[]
Reign of Amel-Marduk[]
In 562 BC, Amel-Marduk came to the throne. He defeated a coup attempt by his brother in 560 BC. Amel-Marduk ended the Jewish Exile and freed the Jewish King. The Persians invaded and Amel-Marduk defeated them. In 530 BC, the Nobles killed Amel-Marduk.
Mesopotamian Cities Period[]
With Amel-Marduk's death, the empire was destroyed.Judea and Phoenicia seceded and Mesopotamia was split in 4 with Susa, Ashur, and Nineveh asserting Sovereignity. As such In 525 BC, Cyrus conquered Babylon.
Government[]
Babylon was an absolute monarchy. The Emperor had all the power.
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